Secondary Digital Literacy & Computer Science PLG
Are you a secondary teacher who has been tasked with teaching digital literacy or computer science courses at your school? Are you looking for strategies, best practices, and support for teaching these classes? Then this is the professional learning group for you!
Informational Flyer
The Secondary Digital Literacy and Computer Science Professional Learning Group is a sustained professional development offering (3 meetings – 1 Fall, 2 Spring) in which teachers will learn:
The first meeting date of the PLG is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 @ The UARIC.
Meeting #2 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020
Meeting #3 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020.
APPLICATIONS & DEADLINES
Application Form - Complete this form and then have your principal send an email to [email protected] in lieu of an approving signature.
Please submit applications by 4:45 PM, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019. An email from the principal approving of your participation should be received no later than WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2019. See the application form for more details.
E-Mail questions to Dr. Robert Mayben at [email protected]
Notification of acceptance into the PLG will be sent on or before FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019.
This is ahead of the 2 week window for professional leave required by some systems.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Informational Flyer
The Secondary Digital Literacy and Computer Science Professional Learning Group is a sustained professional development offering (3 meetings – 1 Fall, 2 Spring) in which teachers will learn:
- Practical strategies for teaching computer science concepts such as computational thinking and coding.
- How to find and evaluate tools and resources you need in order to both teach and learn with your students.
- Approaches to assessment and project-based assignments that solve authentic problems.
- How to engage students as producers and not merely consumers of digital tools and technology.
- And before you ask, yes, there will be robots, drones, unplugged activities, and more!
The first meeting date of the PLG is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 @ The UARIC.
Meeting #2 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020
Meeting #3 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020.
APPLICATIONS & DEADLINES
Application Form - Complete this form and then have your principal send an email to [email protected] in lieu of an approving signature.
Please submit applications by 4:45 PM, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019. An email from the principal approving of your participation should be received no later than WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2019. See the application form for more details.
E-Mail questions to Dr. Robert Mayben at [email protected]
Notification of acceptance into the PLG will be sent on or before FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019.
This is ahead of the 2 week window for professional leave required by some systems.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The PLG is limited to 15 secondary teachers (6-12) in UA/UWA In-Service Region.
- Schools/Systems will be responsible for funding substitutes and/or travel for participants in the group.
- The Funding Source should be determined by the school or school system.