January 2019
In this issue:
Please share your CS story to be featured in an upcoming newsletter! Email all stories/photos to christine.koerner@sde.ok.gov. Please make sure you have permission to share any photos of students.
 AP Computer Science Principles is alive and kicking at Moore High School.
From Victor Rook, MHS Computers: We just returned from the University of Oklahoma CodeSooner competition where student Emmalee P (pictured) took 5th place with an amazing Scratch project that incorporated a 300+ hand-drawn frame animation.
Another Moore Lion, Madelyn M, took second place honors with an intricate 3D VR project developed in Unity and deployed on the Oculus Rift VR system.
Congratulations to these two talented students!
Additional CS in the Classroom Photo:
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Even kindergarteners at Mustang Creek Elementary
participate in Hour of Code!
 The Oklahoma State Department of Education & Bootstrap Announce Applications for the CS Integration 2019 Cohort; June 10-12, 2019 at Tom Love Innovation Hub, University of Oklahoma - Norman.
Integrating Math and Computer Science
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is partnering with Bootstrap to equip mathematics teachers with curriculum, pedagogy, and skills to integrate Computer Science into the Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1 sequence, using free Bootstrap materials.
Participants will learn, grow, have fun, and engage their students in a mathematics learning experience that connects them to the world of computer science.
No Previous Coding Experience Necessary!
As part of the free 3-day workshop, participants will:
- Participate in an immersive demonstration of the curriculum
- Learn innovative pedagogical techniques for teaching the order of operations and mathematical modeling
- Learn how the Oklahoma Math and Computer Science standards can be met through a unique programming curriculum
- Explore cutting-edge research on algebra education
- Join the next cohort of Oklahoma teachers shaping math/CS integration
- Receive ongoing support, including access to mentors after the workshop
- Receive an additional 5 hours of virtual professional training
- Receive a stipend of up to $500 at the completion of the program
Applications due April 26th, 2019!
Submit your application here: http://bit.ly/bootstraposde
Acceptance letters will be emailed during the week of May 5th.
Cohort Informational Webinar
An informational webinar will be held on January 16th, 2019 at 4:30pm.
Register for the webinar at http://bit.ly/bootstrapokwebinar .
The 2019 CSTA Annual Conference will be held July 7–10, 2019 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
CSTA+ members can register today for the 2019 CSTA Annual Conference this summer. Secure your spot before Jan.13, in order to lock in the lowest registration prices.
Your registration includes access to sessions, the exhibit hall, plenary sessions, two lunches, reception on the first evening. New this year: Register by Jan. 13 to get unlimited workshops for a flat rate of $200, with a week of early access to select your workshops before they open to the public!
To register or to learn more, click here.
Are you trying to get your Computer Science program in your school up and running? This guide has some tools to help get you started. It includes a process for discussing goals, finding professional development opportunities, and creating a network of support. It also provides links to demonstration videos and sample lessons.
Applications for Code.org’s Professional Learning Program for CS Principles and CS Discoveries are now open. If your school plans to offer these courses in 2019-20, encourage interested teachers to apply today!
Code.org’s Professional Learning Program is an intensive, year-long professional learning program for middle and high school educators who are interested in teaching Code.org’s CS Discoveries (middle school) or CS Principles (high school) courses. These programs are designed to prepare educators to provide high quality instruction based on the curriculum, tools and approach to students in their classrooms. Best of all, you don’t need any prior computer science experience to get started!
Teachers who apply and are accepted to the program commit to:
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Attending the local five-day, in-person summer workshop July 15-19, 2019 in Oklahoma City.
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Attending four local one-day, in-person workshops (Saturdays)
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Teaching the course during the 2019-20 school year
- CS Discoveries can be taught as a single semester or a full year
- CS Principles must be taught as a full year
The fee for participating in this program is $800 per teacher (which is more than a 70% discount off the national cost) but a number of scholarships are available!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information and to apply, visit the Professional Learning page for CS Discoveries or CS Principles. Not sure which program is the right fit? Find the right course for your classroom.
For additional information or questions regarding the program and application, contact mckalyn.danner@opsrc.net.
 Do you or does someone you know incorporate math or science purposefully into their CS coursework or vice-versa? Nominate a deserving grade 7-12 mathematics or science teacher within your district to win $10,000.
Anyone – including principals, teachers, parents, students, business leaders or members of the general public – may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2018-19 award year.
Teachers may also apply directly on the PAEMST website.
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2019
Application Deadline: May 1, 2019
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching.
The award recognizes teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program’s inception, more than 4,800 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
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