UCET 2025

**Session Title: Integrating Computer Science in the Elementary Classroom** **Description:** Discover how to transform your elementary classroom into a dynamic learning environment by integrating computer science seamlessly into your curriculum. In this session, educators will explore practical strategies to merge computer science standards with core academic subjects, making learning both engaging and meaningful for young students. Participants will gain hands-on experience with innovative tools such as KEVA Planks, BlueBots, Ozobots, and Spheros, all designed to ignite curiosity and foster creativity. Through engaging lesson frames like the \"7-Plank KEVA Challenge\" and \"Fun with Spheros,\" teachers will learn to inspire students to think critically and solve problems collaboratively. Our approach emphasizes the importance of movement and interactive learning, ensuring concepts like algorithms, conditionals, and sequencing are accessible and fun. This session will also highlight the effective use of computer science vocabulary across disciplines, helping students build a robust language foundation that supports their understanding of technology. Led by a team of dedicated computer science specialists, this workshop provides educators with the resources and confidence to integrate CS tools and techniques into their classrooms. Attendees will leave with a suite of high-quality lesson plans and a clear vision for enhancing student engagement through technology. Join us to empower your students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a digital world, and take the first step in revolutionizing the way computer science is taught in elementary education.