CS Coastal Hub Workshop - Unplugged CS Through Stories: Games and Puzzles for Computational Thinking

Building on Elementary Unplugged CS through Books, this workshop continues integrating literature with computer science concepts to deepen computational thinking skills. Through engaging stories, participants will explore key topics such as algorithms, debugging, data representation, control structures, and computing systems. Unplugged activities will reinforce concepts like sequencing, binary encoding, conditionals, and networking, providing hands-on strategies that align with the Praxis CS (5652) exam and New Jersey’s certification requirements.

Teachers will leave with ready-to-use lessons that merge storytelling and CS fundamentals to create meaningful, accessible learning experiences for elementary students.

Instructor: Michelle Wendt

Please note: This workshop is intended for PK-12 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.

As noted in the description, this workshop is part of a grant-funded project and to receive your stipend you will need to complete the evaluation link provided at the end of this session. Reminder: Your camera must be on throughout the entire workshop.