Social discussion of CS in K-12

["Reese, George Clifford" <reese AT illinois.edu>]

Hi Charles, What did you miss?

In roughly chronological order.

-          Some discussion of various weight loss plans. My theory of all calories being equal was refuted.

-          Some mention of black holes and universal implosion due to Maya and Martin both returning together to the CTRL-Shift gathers.

-          On a substantive note, I was able to confirm some details with Alvarez regarding the Computational Thinking K-8 workshop that will occur on June 8^th with some Champaign Middle School teachers.

-          Maya will be doing a webinar today (Wed) at noon, and she may be going to Redmond to meet with some Microsoft Foundation contacts.

-          Other, serious discussion of different pedagogical approaches to learning at the Fab Lab where Martin, Travis and I wrestled with what techniques are best for which students. No resolution was achieved but a thought-provoking discussion was had.  

 

Those were just the events in my corner of the table. Sorry you couldn’t make it.

 

George

 

From: Charles Schultz [mailto:sacrophyte AT gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:47 AM
To: Reese, George Clifford
Cc: ctrl-shift AT lists.mste.illinois.edu
Subject: Re: [Ctrl-Shift] 6:30 tonight at Blind Pig Brewery

 

So what did I miss? :)

 

Just noticed that Elon Musk has a small private school going; I like the idea of deleting grade levels and learning about tools as you need them. :)

 

http://www.i4u.com/2015/05/91584/elon-musk-creates-ad-astra-exclusive-private-school

 

 

On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Reese, George Clifford <reese AT illinois.edu> wrote:

I will be there at 6:30 tonight.
There’s lots going on to talk about.

Kenwood has been finishing up the Math-CT writing.
Jefferson teachers are planning a workshop.

Chip Bruce is in town!

 

George

 

 

George Reese

Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE)

505 East Green St.
Suite 102

Champaign, IL 61820

217-333-6604

 

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Charles Schultz