CSTA Greater Los Angeles was well represented with members who presented or co-presented sessions, workshops, flash talks, or were part of the daily Keynotes. Congratulations to all. Check out what they did!
| Name |
Session/Workshop/Keynote Participation |
| Angela Chavez |
- The CS in Me: Fostering Identity and Representation in CS Through Literacy
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| Bill Marsland |
- Game Design for Littles: Developing Computational Thinking with ScratchJr
- Bridging the Gap: Transitioning from Blocks to Text with MakeCode Arcade
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| Darren Alcala |
- Tiny Tech, Big Impact: Engineering Everyday Gadgets with Micro:bits
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| John Ottina |
- Learning About Algorithm Auditing
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| Leticia Citizen |
- The AI Dilemma: Preserving Human Trust While Protecting Privacy
- Crafting 3D Quilt Codes
- Connecting Culture and Curriculum: Real-World Problem Solving for Student Success
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| Lindsay Munoz |
- Tiny Tech, Big Impact: Engineering Everyday Gadgets with Micro:bits
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| Maria Camarena |
- 3D Java: Physical Models of Java for AP CS A
- Handy "Back Pocket Code" and Code Explanations for AP CS A
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| Mike Karlin |
- Teacher Education Pathway On-Ramps for CS: Implications for Equity and Capacity
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| Omar Shepard |
- Designing Belonging: Leadership Frameworks for Inclusive Computer Science
- Impact Fellow Keynote Flash Talk
|
| Sharisa Chan |
- Designing Belonging: Leadership Frameworks for Inclusive Computer Science
- Impact Fellow Flashtalk
- The Power of Coaching: SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Transformations)
- Fellows in Focus
|
| Tarquinn Curry |
- Ethical Coding: Using AI to Foster Inclusivity and Prevent Bias in K–12 Computer Science Education
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| Tory Wadlington |
- Black Love, Brown Pride: CS for the Culture
- The Missing Piece: Black Men in CS
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| Vicky Sedgwick |
- Peeking Under the AI Hood: (Mostly) Unplugged AI Activities for Elementary
- Comparing and Contrasting CSTA and State CS Standards
- K-5 Standards Revision: Designing the Future Together!
- Middle School Standards Revision: Designing the Future Together!
- High School Standards Revision: Designing the Future Together!
- Part of Closing Keynote: From Kindergarten to Graduation: Real-World AI Implementation in CS Education
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If you are a CSTA Greater Los Angeles member and you presented at the CSTA 2025 conference and you're not on the list, please let us know so we can celebrate you, too!
Are there any listed sessions that you would love to see at a CSTA GLA meeting during the 2025-26 school year?
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Vicky Sedgwick
Greater Los Angeles Chapter Leader
Retired K-6 CS Teacher
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