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Exploring AI with Physical Computing

By Lucie deLaBruere posted 21 days ago
Missed Our AI + Physical Computing Workshop? Here are some highlights along with a chance to win a Finch Robot! If you weren’t able to join us live for our recent CSTA-Vermont workshop with Tom Lauwers- Exploring AI with Physical Computing , we’ve made it easy to catch the highlights—and still be part of the experience. Bonus: You can still enter to win a Finch Robot —just read the takeaways below, check out a couple of the video clips below and follow the instructions for entering the raffle found in in our EXIT ticket. Session Resources Vermont CSTA Slides from this event with embedded video ...

March 2026 Newsletter

By Lucie deLaBruere posted 03-06-2026
Newsletter - March 2026 www.vermont.csteachers.org In this Issue Exploring AI with Physical Computing March 19 3:30 - 5:30 via Zoom . CSTA-Vermont Networking Event ...

CSTA PA Unconference 2026

By William Mongan posted 03-03-2026
This year's CSTA PA Unconference will be held Saturday morning, March 21! Register at https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3629/Events/Session-42386 to receive the zoom link!

Longwood Chapter Member Meeting 4/22/26

By William Mongan posted 02-26-2026
Join us on 4/22 at Giordano's in Kennett Square from 5-7pm for our next chapter meeting! Enjoy some food, company, and conversation, and we'll share our plans and activities from our CS classrooms. Hope to see you then!

Free Workshop - Explore AI with Physical Computing

By Lucie deLaBruere posted 02-07-2026
Exploring AI with Physical Computing Create Fun, Practical Applications with Micro:bits, Robots, and Block Coding 📅 Date: March 19 ⏰ Time: 3:30–5:30 PM 💻 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration) Click here to REGISTER Workshop Overview Discover how Artificial Intelligence can come alive in your classroom through hands-on projects using micro:bits, robots, and block-based coding. In this interactive introductory workshop, educators will explore how students can train simple AI models for object, sound, and gesture recognition—and connect them to physical devices for creative, real-world ...

Calling student coders, artists, musicians, writers to form Video Game design teams for VRMONT Cup

By Lucie deLaBruere posted 01-26-2026
VRmont Cup 2026: A Game Design Competition for Vermont MS/HS Students As educators, we are constantly trying to use our students' interests and aptitudes to motivate them to learn important skills that will prepare them for their future. One interest that so many of my students had in common was that they loved to play video games. Not only did they love video games, they were good at them. Many of my students also had interests in art, music, writing, or coding. So when I saw the poster from BRIC about a statewide game design competition, I immediately thought of very specific students I had who were fantastic artists, coders, musicians, and writers ...

CSTA Long Island to merge with the other CSTA Chapters in NY

By Leon LaSpina posted 12-10-2025
The membership of the existing CSTA chapters in NY have approved the proposal to merge to CSTA New York. The proposed bylaws and leadership were also approved by over 85% of the votes. Thank you for taking the time to vote. As previously stated, this merger will create a greater opportunity for Computer Science teachers' voices from across the state to be heard, and establish a support channel for our teachers on a statewide level. We believe that this statewide chapter will allow us to better serve educators from all regions of New York, ensuring that their unique needs and perspectives are represented, and that in-person events happen in many different ...

CSEdWeek 2025

By Vicky Sedgwick posted 12-08-2025
CSTA is hosting free virtual events all week long! Learn more & register for any or all of these at csedweek.org/events : Dec. 8 – CSEdWeek Official Kickoff Event Dec. 9 – CS Powers AI Innovation: A Celebration of Rising Heroes Dec. 10 – The 2025 CS Teacher Landscape Survey: Empowering Advocacy Through Teacher Voices Dec. 10 – AI and Beyond: Updates to the 2026 CSTA Standards Dec. 11 – AI in Action Series: Kickoff Event! Dec. 12 – AI Advocacy Community of Practice Looking for ideas and resources to bring to your classroom during CSEdWeek? Check out CSEdWeek.org for classroom resources, CS Hero posters, and guides on hosting ...

Join colleagues on December 6 at the virtual CSTA New England Regional Conference 2025

By Lucie deLaBruere posted 12-01-2025
KICK off Computer Science Education Week with a full day of professional development! Update! The CSTA New England Regional Conference 2025 will be virtual this year on Saturday, December 6th via RingCentral! No travel, no commute—just a full day of connection, inspiration, and CS learning from anywhere. Info: bit.ly/CSTANE2025 Register: bit.ly/CSTANEReg Over 20 engaging sessions to pick from! Check out the full sessions description here. Track Elementary Middle High Admin / Coaching Sponsor Session 1 9:50-10:40 Once Upon an ...

Responsible AI Fellowship and Micro:Bit CreateAI

By Bonnie Dilling posted 11-02-2025
Join us on November 24th to get the scoop on AI! Learn all about the new ResponsibleAI Fellowship from our President and AI Fellow, Tamar. Then, dive into a classroom friendly AI tool, micro:bit CreateAI with Amanda Jeane. All are welcome!

CSTA Longwood Virtual Chapter Meeting about CS Education Week

By William Mongan posted 10-26-2025
Join us 12/2 at 6pm for a virtual Longwood CSTA Chapter Meeting! We will discuss plans and activities for CS Education Week. Please contact longwoodpa@csteachers.org for more information including the Zoom link. Hope to see you there!

October 2025 Newsletter

By Rachel Pierson posted 10-13-2025
CSTA-SD Newsletter Issue: October 2025----- A Message from the President Hello CSTA-SD Members! As we move into fall, I want to share some exciting updates from our recent board meeting on September 17, 2025. We're actively working to bring you more valuable resources, professional development, and opportunities to connect with fellow computer science educators across South Dakota. Your engagement is vital to our success, and we encourage you to participate in our upcoming events and initiatives. Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing computer science education! Upcoming Events & Professional Development ...

September 2025 Teacher of the Month Brad Nupen

By Benjamin Benson posted 10-06-2025
Celebrating Brad Nupen: September Teacher of the Month for CSTA South Dakota We are thrilled to announce that Brad Nupen has been named the September Teacher of the Month for CSTA South Dakota! Congratulations, Brad, and thank you for your dedication and service to the computer science community in our state. Brad has made a lasting impact in his classroom and beyond, inspiring students to explore, create, and innovate in the world of computer science. We’ve even created a special poster featuring some of the wisdom he shares with his students , capturing the spirit and insight that make his teaching so remarkable. We want to hear what’s ...

3rd Annual SITE Awards

By Vicky Sedgwick posted 09-30-2025
Are you a TK-12 teacher in the Greater Los Angeles area? Do you teach or integrate computer science into your classroom? Are you able to attend the awards ceremony at California State University, Dominguez Hills on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-8pm PT? Did you answer yes to all of the questions? You are eligible to apply for one of the three $500 awards from the Snap Inc. Institute for Technology & Education! To be considered for the award you need to complete the application form by Monday, November 3rd (any time). The application form will require that you submit (and will be assessed on) a CS lesson plan in any format ...

PaTTAN Hosting Professional Learning Opportunities this Fall

By William Mongan posted 09-15-2025
Our friends at PaTTAN are planning several professional learning events this fall, including cybersecurity education via capture the flag challenges (in-person 10/15-16, 10/22-23, and 10/29-30), a CS+AI summit (in-person 11/17-18), and virtual sessions for K-8 CS teaching and learning, grades 7-12 accessibility, praxis prep, cybersecurity, and remote pilot operations (FAA Part 107), among others! Visit their Professional Learning Toolkit events page for more information for these and other opportunities at PaTTAN!

West Chester University Hosting HACKWCU 2025 Hackathon for HS Students

By William Mongan posted 09-15-2025
The Department of Computer Science at West Chester University is hosting an in-person and hackathon for local high school students in our surrounding Berks, Chester, Lancaster, and York counties. (Other counties and out-of-state students are welcome to join too!) 3.5 hours of hacking are built into the day, as well as lunch, snacks, learning, and lots of fun! For more details and to register (by 10/31), visit The HackWCU page

What's Happening at CSTA GLA

By Vicky Sedgwick posted 09-13-2025
The school year has begun and we are very excited for what's going to be happening in our CSTA Greater Los Angeles Community this year. We encourage you to register for our upcoming events and invite your colleagues to join us! We will be collaborating with other CSTA Chapters in California to bring you four amazing virtual professional learning opportunities this school year kicking off the year with CSforEL hosted by CSTA San Diego on September 18th from 5-6:30pm PT. CSTA GLA will also be hosting four virtual chapter meetings focusing on community discussions around a variety of topics starting with Community Building For a Successful Classroom in ...

CSTA Chapter Meetup Dinner at Giordano's Kennett Square

By William Mongan posted 08-19-2025
Join us at Giordano's in Kennett Square for a meet&greet dinner with your fellow CSTA Longwood members and chapter leaders. We're looking forward to catching up on our summers and plans for the new school year. Hope to see you there on Wednesday 9/17 6-8PM!

PaTTAN and CSTA Longwood Discuss Resources for CS Teaching and Learning from PDE

By William Mongan posted 07-23-2025
At our last CSTA chapter meeting, Sara Frey from PaTTAN joined us to talk about CS teaching and learning, recent developments on the ECEP project, and how you can engage with resources for CS teaching and learning. Video Link: https://ursinus-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/akh3sB0IY3hWUKrSBDpnQUhVKC1JVr-35UCpwCTPaaSstT84sp3lqjaifQ5gvL1p.vZy01yM4htaCTDf3

🧬 Bio-Coding Club Webinar: Bring Biology + Scratch to Life in Your Classroom

By Rachel Pierson posted 07-22-2025
Middle school educators—are you looking for a fresh, engaging way to connect science and computer science? The Broad Institute has created a free, ready-to-use curriculum that blends biology concepts with coding in Scratch, and they’re offering a free webinar to help you get started! Join the Bio-Coding Club Webinar on 🗓️ Tuesday, August 12 🕒 3:00–4:30 PM ET 🔗 Register here What is the Bio-Coding Club? Developed in partnership with Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA, the Bio-Coding Club was designed as an after-school program for grades 6–8—but it’s flexible enough for in-class use, STEM camps, or coding clubs. Each module pairs ...