Had the pleasure of visiting the @LCPSOfficial Admin Building today to work with Ts from the gifted department on the benefits of integrating computer science tools into their lesson designs. Lots of great ideas came up while they practiced coding with the @iRobotEducation Root.
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4th grade Ss at Moorefield Station Elementary have been tasked to create devices with @LEGO_Education Spike to help fairytale characters solve problems. This device, called the Beanstalk Chopper 9000, was designed to help Jack keep his beanstalk from growing back. @lauralissak
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For a fun way to practice descriptive writing, 3rd graders from Mrs. Parker’s class @RoundHillES learned about creating prompts for AI Image Generators. They then practiced writing prompts in a group for me to put into the @canva image generator to see what images were created.
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@LCPSOfficial: 5th grade students at Moorefield Station Elementary used the @iRobotEducation Root to recreate Piet Mondrian art to reinforce concepts connected to geometry, measurement, and coding. I am so excited to see their final products in a few weeks. @lauralissak
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K & 1st grade Ss @emerickelem1967 learned about CS concepts connected to facial recognition in library. Using the book, They All Saw A Cat by @BRENDAN_WENZEL, they abstracted common features of cats, looked for patterns, & created algorithms to help draw real & computer cats.
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Kindergarten students @RoundHillES practiced unplugged computer science today when they created an outfit rule for @hellorubyworld to wear one day next week. This was a great way to integrate CS concepts into their reading and writing block. @csforlcps
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@LCPSOfficial: To celebrate #EarthDay2024 Ss @emerickelem1967 used their Computational Thinking skills to design and create Trashion Fashion outfits for their teachers to wear. Huge shout out to the models for strutting their stuff this morning at the Trashion Show! @csforlcps
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I had so much fun today @RoundHillES trying a brand new @iRobotEducation lesson with 4th & 5th grade students. We learned all about variables and how to program Root to travel random integers using the math blocks. Ss were also able to collect data during a Root Race! @csforlcps
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Fun day @emerickelem1967 today as K-5 teachers looked at ways to add Computer Science to their @LCPS_Math playlists. For their engagement activity, Ts were tasked to create a virtual model using a digital platform and then discuss ways it could be used in upcoming units.
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I had the best time hanging out with @mrshollar this afternoon as she introduced the @SpheroEdu Indi to one of the amazing @RoundHillES kindergarten classes. Ss made a hypothesis about what each color would make the robot do and then tested their predictions. #CSforLCPS
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Third graders from @MrsCarlsonWES class learned about their new @LEGO_Education Spike Prime Essential kits and worked in teams to practice coding the motor, color sensor, light, and gyro sensor. Lots of fun and engagement! @csforlcps
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This past Monday, Moorefield Station held its 2nd annual Family Math Night. This year, I joined in and added CS activities for families to participate in. Each activity connected to an @LCPS_Math SOL K-5 Ss have been learning throughout the year. It was such a blast! @csforlcps
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The smile on my face could not be any bigger as I participated in learning walks today @emerickelem1967. Seeing 3rd grade teachers integrating Computer Science into their math playlists to deepen the understanding of the concepts and promote the 5Cs was truly awesome! @csforlcps
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First graders @WaxpoolElem were tasked with finding out what the different colored mats would make @SpheroEdu Indi do. Lots of problem solving from each group. One student was excited to share he found the different angular measurements for specific colors. @csforlcps
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@emerickelem1967 first graders in Mrs. Parker’s class practiced their programming skills while coding @TerrapinBots Blue Bots to reach numbers on a gridded mat. They also learned about the Computational Thinking strategy of Developing Algorithms and the 5C skill of collaboration.
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At our first Woo Hoo Wednesday of the year, the staff @emerickelem1967 were told to “LEGO of their fear” and utilize the new @LEGO_Education Spike Essential Kits they received over the summer. The 5Cs were very prevalent while teams coded and discussed content connections.
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The staff @emerickelem1967 held a @NailedIt challenge this afternoon. Teams were tasked to use their @LCPSOfficial 5Cs to design and decorate an eagle themed cake. Teams also competed in CT challenges in order to earn Pastry Power Up Boxes that contained special decorations.
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Very excited to be presenting @ISTEofficial on June 27th with the rest of my amazing Instructional Facilitators! Please come check out our playground and learn how @csforlcps is working with educators across @LCPSOfficial and Virginia to integrate Computer Science.
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A fun morning @InspireLoudoun highlighting the Robots for Everyone Program with @regratz87, @JLoganMcIntoshV and @JeremyLichliter. Lots of great dialogue during the robot playground where educators tried out @Ozobot, @iRobotEducation, @SpheroEdu & @TerrapinBots.
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Want to learn how robots can help students with various learning needs? Join me, @regratz87, and @JLoganMcIntoshV tomorrow @InspireLoudoun for our session Robots for Everyone: Engaging ALL Learners with CS. Our session starts at 9:30. See you then! @csforlcps
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Want to learn new and engaging ways to teach history in your classroom? Join me, @regratz87, and @MdotSmithTeachz tomorrow @InspireLoudoun at 11:30 for our session Breaking the Code: Deciphering History Instruction for the 21st Century. See how CS can enhance @SSGSlcps lessons.
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To celebrate #MayThe4thBeWithYou, the @emerickelem1967 MakerSpace has been converted into a @starwars CS/CT station rotation. Ss are using @iRobotEducation, @Ozobot, @WonderWorkshop, @LEGO_Education and unplugged coding to work on their 5Cs. Want to join us @MarkHamill?
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Kindergarten teachers at Moorefield Station Elementary had a @starwars themed Computer Science CLT this afternoon. They coded the @iRobotEducation Root to find various characters, built droids for Chewbacca out of @LEGO_Education, and helped BB8 find his way to the robot party.
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The final WooHoo! Wednesday of the year took place @emerickelem1967 this afternoon. Ts learned about the Robots For Everyone Program, worked collaboratively to code the @SpheroEdu Indi, made curriculum connections, and brainstormed what RFE might look like at their school.
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@rahnlaura and I are holding the first ever Deeper Learning Chat & Chew @WaxpoolElem today. Teachers can stop by all day to learn about CS tools, brainstorm lessons and enjoy various healthy and not so healthy snacks. So far, @Sphero indi has been a crowd favorite. @csforlcps
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What happens when someone who teaches Computational Thinking and loves to present gets chosen to play @rickastley at an 80s themed murder mystery? I think the awards speak for themselves. FYI: I never give up and I never let down. @MurderMysteryCo
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Specialist teachers at @KWCcrocs learned about @makeymakey this afternoon during their monthly staff PD. After having some exploration time to build a piano and game controller, we brainstormed ways they can use it in art, music, PE, library and guidance. @csforlcps
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A1 My name is Shawn DeLuca and I am from Winchester, VA. As an Elementary CS Facilitator, I work with students in grades K-5. I love how CS challenges students to problem solve and show their knowledge in a completely different way. It also teaches them perseverance. #WeLoveCS
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4th and 5th graders @emerickelem1967 learned about the first ever Deeper Learning Showcase. During the next few weeks, students will work on creating something that showcases to the community how they utilize critical thinking at school. So excited to see what they come up with!
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In less than 48 hours, the January newsletter has been viewed over 7,200 times in 162 different locations across six continents. Make sure you check it out! smore.com/p7d8g
BTW: Anyone know how we can get someone in #Antarctica to read this? Asking for a friend.
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@rahnlaura and I showed the teachers @emerickelem1967 how to use @makeymakey this afternoon. After that, staff participated in a fishbowl protocol where they observed “students” engaged in an activity while analyzing their skills with a critical thinking rubric they created.
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Just finished my last workout of 2022. This year, I ran a total of 1,002 miles and walked a total of 200 miles. I was able to keep off the weight I have lost over the past 18 months and have started weight lifting to build muscle mass. I am excited to see what 2023 brings.
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Wishing everyone a Happy #Festivus. Get ready to raise the aluminum pole, air grievances, and demonstrate feats of strength!
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I LOVE when teachers invite me to visit their classrooms to see what students have been working on. 4th grade teachers @WaxpoolElem are integrating CS into science and history by using @PlayCraftLearn and @Sphero to engage their students in the 5Cs and CT. @csforlcps @CSEdWeek
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Great start to my day @RoundHillES as we continue @CSEdWeek. Third grade students learned how to code the @iRobotEducation Root using the Level 1 coding simulator while fifth grade worked on trying to escape the 2022 @PlayCraftLearn Hour of Code lesson. @csforlcps #csforlcpshoc
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Kindergarten students in Mrs. Seaton's class are working through a Computer Science Station Rotation this week to celebrate @CSEdWeek. So much Computational Thinking and the 5Cs were visible at each station. @csforlcps @MoorefieldES #csforlcpshoc
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Did you know that handshakes are algorithms? K,1st, and 2nd graders @MoorefieldES learned that today in their library classes as they celebrated @CSEdWeek by programming their partners to follow a handshake algorithm. @csforlcps #csforlcpshoc
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The CLTs @MoorefieldES this week focused on integrating Computer Science and Computational Thinking into math. K-5 teachers looked at ways to use @iRobotEducation, @PlayCraftLearn, @Ozobot, @LEGO_Education, and @TerrapinBots to engage their students. @csforlcps @LCPS_Math
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To connect to their @SSGSlcps content 1st Graders @MoorefieldES built models of buildings around their community and collaborated to code the @iRobotEducation Root to travel to each one. So much critical thinking, creativity, and communication were visible throughout. @csforlcps
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5th graders @RoundHillES utilized the @iRobotEducation Root in their music class to compose a song inspired by “Boris the Spider” by @TheWho. Their challenge was to code their robot to play at least 16 beats and code movement to correspond to the rhythm of their song. @csforlcps
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Second graders @RoundHillES began their journey into @GoogleForEdu CS First Scratch by joining their classroom and beginning their Welcome to CS First Lessons. I can’t wait to see what coding creations they are able to come up with throughout the year. @csforlcps
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Lots of great dialogue on how to connect the 5Cs and Computational Thinking when using the Computer Science tools in various content areas.
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The 5th grade team @WaxpoolElem spent their afternoon learning how to code the @iRobotEducation Root so they can begin utilizing them in their upcoming math unit. @csforlcps #piranhapoWEr.
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Another great collaboration with @rahnlaura and @MrHeenan Monday afternoon. Staff @emerickelem1967 worked their way through the math workshop model, connected the 5Cs and CT to various number sense routines, and discussed MTSS in math during several station rotations. @csforlcps
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The first WooHoo Wednesday @emerickelem1967 focused on connecting Computer Science and Computational Thinking to Deeper Learning. @rahnlaura focused on the “Why” while @MrHeenan and I held sessions on how to integrate @WonderWorkshop Dash and @Ozobot into math and LA. @csforlcps
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. My fitness goal is to run at least 100 miles this month. I just ran my 50th mile today. I will be donating $2 for each mile I run to my favorite charity Connor's Cure. Please consider making a donation. @WWE v.org/connor/
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To kick off our @WaxpoolElem session this afternoon, the staff had to combine their 5Cs and Computational Thinking to compete in the Marshmallow Challenge. Loved seeing all the designs each team came up with. @csforlcps
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What a great way to start my day! Collaboration was truly visible @RoundHillES as staff competed in a @NailedIt challenge. Every team was tasked to recreate a bear cake using the supplies given. They were also able to earn extra decorations by solving CT challenges. @csforlcps
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As @LCPSOfficial teachers return tomorrow, I want to share what I am calling my “Focus Quote” for this school year. My goal is to let this quote guide me and help me stay on track when collaborating with teams. Feel free to share your Focus Quote. Perhaps we can inspire others.
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Can I just express how jealous I am of you right now. Might have to pull out the dreaded 5 Moves of Doom and take that follow away from you.
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Random thought of the day: After watching @DrStrange and taking a road trip, I am starting to wonder if the people I yell & curse at in my car for running red lights and blowing through stop signs are not bad drivers, but visitors from another multiverse where pizza is spherical.
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