Teacher Voices: A Gallery of Computational Thinking Lesson Plans by Math Educators

Outline

Poster Session Flow (90 Minutes)
The session begins with the Visual Poster: An infographic displaying data from the dissertation (including the growth of self-efficacy and types of activities created). The Poster should be visually impactful, featuring short texts and large charts, serving as the main starting point for conversation.

Next is the Collection Demonstration (Laptop): An interactive navigation of the Padlet showcasing the actual teacher-created lesson plans and colleague comments. The presenter will use the 24-inch monitor to display the Padlet and the graphs on the laptop, inviting groups of 3-5 people to gather and interact at the station.

The main segment is Discussion (Individual/Small Group): The presenter will use guided questions focusing on the effectiveness of the community of practice and the specific activities. The presenter engages in in-depth, personalized conversations, using the comments and 'likes' on the Padlet as social proof and evidence of peer engagement.

The session concludes with Takeaway Materials: Participants will receive a QR Code for the Padlet and another for the Summary of Results. This involves the distribution of business cards and QR Codes, actively encouraging networking and continuous access to the resources.

Outcomes

After interacting with the poster, participants will be able to:

Explore the collection of Computational Thinking/Mathematics lesson plans (from Padlet) and identify ideas for immediate use in their classroom.

Visualize concrete data (charts) demonstrating which CT nexus points and which types of activities (plugged/unplugged) are most popular and effective in teaching practice.

Adopt strategies for creating their own digital community of practice with colleagues, using Padlet as a model.

Supporting research

Aqui está a lista das suas referências de apoio para a sessão de pôster, traduzida e formatada profissionalmente em inglês:

Key References and Supporting Materials (English)
Wenger, E. (1998). Communities of practice: Learning, meaning, and identity. Cambridge University Press. (The foundational theoretical framework for Communities of Practice).

Wing, J. M. (2006). Computational thinking. Communications of the ACM, 49(3), 33–35. (The theoretical basis for Computational Thinking).

Statistical data from the Padlet lesson plans - FINAL COURSE ACTIVITY... (Provides empirical evidence and the central artifact for the poster).

Qualitative results from the "Abra seu coração e deixe uma mensagem!" (Highlights the positive impact of the community and the training on teacher experience).

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (2017). ISTE Standards for Educators. (Focuses on the Collaborator and Designer standards).