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11:30am MST

Tech-Enhanced Learning: Transforming Secondary Lessons with Makey Makey

Wednesday February 26, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

Room 257 B

In this interactive session, educators will explore innovative ways to integrate Makey Makey devices into middle and high school curricula, enhancing student engagement and cross-disciplinary learning. The session will provide practical examples and hands-on activities to demonstrate the potential of these devices in connecting computer science concepts to everyday life and various academic subjects. Participants will learn to use Makey Makey to create an interactive cell model, where each organelle is programmed to describe its function when touched. See how Makey Makey could be used to explore the principles of electrochemistry to build a basic battery providing immediate feedback on the battery's success. Examples of how to make interactive posters for any subject. Additionally, attendees will construct their own buzzers for use in classroom review games, showcasing how to incorporate technology into gamified learning experiences. Through these activities, educators will understand the versatility of Makey Makey devices in facilitating interactive and engaging learning experiences, develop skills to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, and gain hands-on experience in constructing educational tools that promote active learning.

Speakers

Lynsey Williams

District Secondary Science Specialist, Jordan School District

10+ years in the secondary classroom, Curriculum design with lessons using Makey-Makey

Wednesday February 26, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Room 257 B

Traditional Presentation (60 minutes), Beginning

Strand Computer Science / Coding / Robotics
Audience Secondary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

2:00pm MST

Data in Hand: Practical Applications of Databot in Science Education

Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Room 257 B

Join this session to explore the innovative use of the databot, an affordable handheld sensor capable of collecting 16 types of data including light intensity, temperature, carbon dioxide levels, acceleration and many more. Discover how this versatile tool can revolutionize student engagement through real-world data collection. Databot can be used as a traditional science sensor which will give data outputs in csv format. Additionally Databot will integrate with Microblocks coding website. Students can program lights and sounds on the physical databot. Students can also use microblocks to visualize and graph the data collected. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the databot, enhancing their ability to implement these activities in their classrooms and schools.

Speakers

Lynsey Williams

District Secondary Science Specialist, Jordan School District

10+ years in the secondary classroom, Curriculum design with lessons using Makey-Makey

Wednesday February 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room 257 B

Traditional Presentation (60 minutes), Beginning

Strand Computer Science / Coding / Robotics
Audience Secondary Teachers, School/District Administrators, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

3:15pm MST

Digital Skills, Analog Tools: Unplugged Coding for Kids

Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST

Room 257 B

Explore coding through hands-on, screen-free activities using everyday materials. This session equips educators with strategies to teach algorithms, sequencing, and problem-solving. Gain ready-to-use activities that develop critical thinking and collaboration in diverse classrooms, enhancing coding skills with analog tools in an engaging way.

Speakers

Kelli Cannon

Digital Learning Specialist, Jordan School District

Kelli Cannon has been an educator for eleven years, teaching upper elementary students prior to her current role as a Digital Learning Specialist. Kelli is a Utah Teacher Fellow and holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, as well as endorsements in Teaching English as... Read More →

Traci Rindlisbach

Digital Learning/CS Specialist, Jordan School District

Traci Rindlisbach has been an educator for 17 years. She has helped implement Computer Science rotations into Jordan District elementary schools: K-6. Traci loves talking about and helping teachers and coaches learn about digital tools that make life easier. When Traci is not talking... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Room 257 B

Maker Session (Table Bring Your Own Device Session; 60-120 minutes), Beginning

Strand Computer Science / Coding / Robotics
Audience Elementary Teachers, School/District Administrators, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

UCET 2025

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