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Inclusive computer science education with Microsoft MakeCode and micro:bit |
Listen and learn : Ed talk: Hosted activity
Tonya Coats Yolanda Payne
Hosted by Microsoft Corporation. Explore physical computing, a powerful way to engage all students in computational thinking. Learn how Microsoft MakeCode and micro:bit make learning to code easy and bring to life creative computing activities. Get hands-on with curriculum and resources to use in the classroom.
| Audience: | Teachers, Curriculum/district specialists, Technology coordinators/facilitators |
| Topic: | Computer science & computational thinking |
| Grade level: | PK-12 |
| Subject area: | Computer science, STEM/STEAM |
Tonya Coats is an educator in Southern California. She has a strong passion for computer science and maker-based learning. Her students have participated in numerous educational conferences and student showcases to show educators and their peers what is possible with computer science. Tonya believes exposing her students to computer science at a young age will give them the exposure to build interest and learn how to apply these skills to solving real-world problems. She is a 2022 micro:bit champion, a 2022 CSTA Honorable Mention, and also recently elected to serve as an IACUE Board Member, a regional affiliate of CUE.
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