Computational Thinking, Teaching, and Equity: Integration in K-12 Classrooms and Programs

Join the TELOS Team this spring for an interactive, two-panel discussion and workshop on computational thinking (CT).  The purpose of this convening is to provide a practical and theoretical framework for CT integration in schooling, to define the intention of CT integration, and to create a network of CT stakeholders.  Our guests will feature a broad spectrum of perspectives, including practitioners, university faculty, and community partners who all look forward to active audience participation.  Our first panel will discuss how CT is integrated in programs and K-12 curriculum for equitable outcomes.  Following this conversation, a second panel will focus on how computational thinking gets included in pre-service teacher education, teacher professional development, and K-12 classrooms.

Panelists and Discussion Leaders:

Vielka Hoy Specialist in Educational Technology Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET), Stanford University	Shuchi Grover, Ph.D. K-12 Computing+STEM Researcher Consultant, TELOS Stanford University	Sandra Velasquez District Instructional Technology Coach San Jose Unified School District
Nancy Reid Computer Science and Math Teacher Lincoln High School	Frieda McAlear Senior Research Associate Kapor Center for Social Impact	Lionel Bergeron Director of Elementary School Computer Science Academics New York City Department of Education
Brandon Nicholson, Ph.D. Executive Director Hidden Genius Project	Aman Yadav, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology Michigan State University	Casey Agena Santa Clara County Office of Education

Table Discussion Moderators:

• Emily Garrison, Educational Technology and Libraries Coordinator, Palo Alto Unified School District
• Rose Pozos, Graduate Research Assistant, Stanford Graduate School of Education
• Antero Garcia, Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education
• Sepehr Hejazi Moghadam, Ph.D., Head of Research and Evaluation, Computer Science Education for Google
• Aaron Hobson, Computer Science Specialist, Level Playing Field