CS Coastal Hub Workshop - Think It, Make It, Makey It!

This hands-on workshop introduces educators in grades 4 and up to Makey Makey as an engaging tool for teaching the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Computer Science and Design Thinking (NJSLS-CS). Participants will explore how everyday objects can be transformed into interactive inputs, allowing students to design and prototype creative computing projects while building foundational skills in algorithms, inputs/outputs, and problem-solving.

Through guided activities and classroom-ready examples, educators will learn how to integrate Makey Makey into cross-curricular lessons that promote computational thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The session emphasizes alignment to NJSLS-CS practices, including design iteration, debugging, and ethical use of technology, ensuring participants leave with practical strategies to support meaningful computer science learning in their classrooms.

Instructor: Deepa McCabe

Audience: Grades 4-12 Teachers

Location: 
Parkway Building, Stockton University
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205

Please note: This workshop is intended for teachers from New Jersey Public Schools. This workshop is part of a grant-funded project, the CS Coastal Hub, and is available at NO COST to attend. Teachers attending workshops after-school or in the summer will receive a stipend from the CS Coastal Hub. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please contact the SRI&ETTC at ettc@stockton.edu with any questions.

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