Let's share! - CSEL Summer Institute 2025 by Diana Silvas

Code.org

dsilvas7 — 2025-06-26 16:18:27 UTC

Code.org has a lot of free lessons available. The Sprite and game lab are my favorites. https://code.org/en-US/tools

Hello Ruby - Resource

dsilvas7 — 2025-06-26 16:25:52 UTC

Hello Ruby is a great tool to teach students more about computer science. They have a lot of videos and lessons you can follow. This is one of my favorite lessons - https://s3.amazonaws.com/helloruby.com/loveletters/PDF+materials/Task+25.pdf

Rubber Duck Programming

bzigmont2 — 2025-06-26 17:38:18 UTC

Stuck on how to debug...get a rubber duck!

Being the Change - A Text for Social Comprehension

bzigmont2 — 2025-06-26 17:39:44 UTC

Identity mapping and other strategies that help to teach social comprehension and build community in classrooms.

Collaboration

2025-06-26 17:51:57 UTC

Collaboration with other teachers. discussion, conclusions

Stephen Fleenor resources from Beth

2025-06-26 17:52:09 UTC

To help any MLs in your CS classes

Using this information in the classroom

2025-06-26 17:52:33 UTC

I plan to use some of this information in my EL classroom to ensure that my students have the same opportunity to learn about computer science as the general education students. I have a literacy/careers course, and this information fits perfectly.

2025-06-26 17:54:32 UTC

Journaling and "Retrieve Pair Share"

CSEL

2025-06-26 17:54:40 UTC

I've learned how to navigate the code.org website.

This resource will be very helpful when planning lessons.

Code.org - Inquiry Based Learning

2025-06-26 17:54:46 UTC

I am learning to learn how to step back and let learning happen. I have been working a lot on building thinking classrooms and struggling to stay consistent with it. This PD is showing me that it is ok to let students explore and struggle before intervening. We can provide scaffolds for students who need it, but the end goal is to get them to build those connections by doing because those experiences will be more memorable.

Using in the Classroom

2025-06-26 17:55:19 UTC

I plan to use several of the LP's this year, particularly the data privacy.

Feedback on CSEL

2025-06-26 17:55:45 UTC

I have learned a great deal of information related to CS, as well as how unconscious bias affects the teaching of the program. I plan to use the resources of this course with my ML students in my class next year.

2025-06-26 17:55:58 UTC

One of the most valuable lessons from the CSEL Summer Institute is understanding that computer science can be integrated into all content areas. As a math teacher, I'm leaving with new tools to better support my multilingual students through engaging and inclusive strategies.

I really appreciated the collaborative activities presented by the presenters—excellent examples of hands-on learning!

Thank you, CSEL team, for such a meaningful and inspiring experience!

2025-06-26 17:56:15 UTC

Pretty good interesting course for new learners as well as someone who already know Computer Science. Curriculum by Code.org is really good.

Practical experience and learning in this CS principles course is great for newbies.

I am a substitute teacher as well as volunteer for not for profits. I am planning to accept if any CS class opportunity pops up for me and volunteer for kids too.

Importance of diversity in CS

2025-06-26 17:56:51 UTC

I'Ve learned that diversity gives a opportunity to see and hear different points of views and ideas.

2025-06-26 18:24:42 UTC

I learned a lot about Coding and how it can be integrated into any topic/subject. I also enjoyed hearing from educators with different backgrounds and interacting with them!

Convincing my Building Administration

2025-06-26 18:29:21 UTC

Learning about CODE.com has created the amazing idea and motivation to bring this wonderful program to my building. Now I need to convince Administration to allow All of our students to learn to Code. Establishing Equity in learning is a must.

I would like to share, guide, and lead the opportunity for ALL of our students.

I have learned how to navigate, create, and share with CODE.com. Through this program I can teach not only Bilingual students but DL and Gen Ed. students as well. I am so excited to part take on this endeavor for our students.

Thanks IRC, CODE.com and our instructors Angie and Bryan for educating me. Learning is Fun!!!

Patricia Castaño

Waukegan HS

District 60

Computational Thinking (CT) Workshop

2025-06-26 18:31:58 UTC

I never knew exactly what CT was. I learned how it can be integrated into any core subject area. I am a science teacher, and the CT concepts and approaches can easily be embedded into my lessons!

2025-06-26 18:41:02 UTC

Resources for Scratch Jr. Grades Pre-K-2nd including LP

2025-06-26 19:10:37 UTC

2025-06-26 19:50:36 UTC

I can learn and teach coding!

I can find code lessons that are at my level and with some time and practice I can make great progress.

CS Fundamentals Cross-Curricular Extension Activities

nthakkar5 — 2025-06-26 20:41:38 UTC

I'm excited to dive into more Cross-Curricular Extension Activities that can embed coding into content, making learning even deeper.

Computational Thinking Workshop

2025-06-26 23:41:07 UTC

Teachers are amazing! Totally engaged and committed. They can now do the work in bringing Computational Thinking into any lesson, with CONFIDENCE & Perseverance! Reach out to your Debugging SuperPower Teacher leader if you need anything :)

Collaboration

2025-06-27 13:04:12 UTC

I was able to collaborate with peers to develop and implement computer science lessons and get to experience new lessons as a student. I also got to meet new people.

2025-06-27 14:41:06 UTC

Greetings!

I came away with a plethora of knowledge from this course on coding. I am not where I would like to be, but I am grateful that I am not where I used to be. One takeaway that I would always remember is grouping. Everyone learn different ways and process information at different levels. We have to be cognizant of students background knowledge and their culture, and that everyone could bring something to the learning process.

2025-06-27 15:43:04 UTC

I learn how to Computer Science is for every student regardless what is their socio economic, academic background. There is no prerequisite to take AP Computer science course. I got so much resources. I was able to collaborate with many peers and learn lot from that as well.

CSEL Experience

2025-06-27 16:36:29 UTC

Throughout this week, I was introduced and got to explore something that I have very little experience with. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with my own colleagues at our school, colleagues from the school across the district, and so many other new educators that I learned so much from. Throughout this week, I really enjoyed that we learned so many different student-engagement activities, especially ones that got us out of our seats and talking with new people. Overall, this was such a great experience and I feel like I learned a lot of new, useful, and valuable information.

Kendall Parent

2025-06-28 02:04:30 UTC

I learned a lot about coding for K-2nd graders and look forward to implementing the lessons provided by Kyle. Thank you for all the information 🤩

Algorithims

2025-06-28 13:34:43 UTC

One take-away I learned is that coding can easily be transferred to every day experiences in the classroom. Let's use algorithms as an example. Learning algorithms seems like a challenging concept for my K-2 students, but it can easily be made tangible and fun. For instance, students can write the steps for brushing their teeth or tell how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. By focusing on algorithms, students learn to break down complex tasks into manageable steps and to think logically.

3+ analog/ unplugged lessons

2025-06-28 13:40:42 UTC

Learned and saw that Discoveries SY2223 curriculum had been translated into 5 different lessons. I am going to work on translating my TLO (U5L1) into Spanish and Korean before I send it to my curriculum colleagues.

Exact Instructions Challenge PB&J

dsilvas333 — 2025-06-28 14:54:25 UTC

2025-06-28 16:49:56 UTC

How to use questioning to guide understanding, learning and problem solving skills in students.

How to navigate code.org to access resources and lessons to teach CS to students in an engaging way.