The MIT Club of Southern California will once again be supporting tuition and travel for a teacher from our area to go to an intensive summer program at MIT, described at https://sept.mit.edu/ <https://sept.mit.edu/>. Please pass this along to any teachers who may be interested. Applications are due Feb. 15th so don't delay!

Teachers who are applying to have expenses covered by the MIT Club should contact me directly for more details before submitting. (Teachers can also submit on their own if they can cover costs.) Thank you!

Hello!

We are excited to announce that Code.org applications are now open for middle and high school educators interested in teaching Computer Science (CS)!

Code.org is a national nonprofit that partners with U.S.-based organizations, such as universities, who serve as K-12 computer science hubs in each region. As a Code.org regional partner, we at the USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center offer training for teachers interested in using the standards-aligned Code.org curriculum with their students.

CS Discoveries (CSD) is for middle school while CS Principles (CSP) is for high school … and this year (for the first time), we are thrilled to also offer CS Advanced (CSA) for teaching AP CS in high school.

• Teacher training starts in Summer (July 2023) with a 5-day intensive, followed by support sessions throughout the school year as teachers implement lessons for the first time.
• All training sessions are on Zoom, facilitated by experienced teachers. No experience with computers or CS is necessary.
• Scholarships are readily available (indicate interest within the application itself).
• High school teachers are also eligible to apply for an industry expert volunteer through the Microsoft TEALS program that matches a CS professional with a class. Applications for a TEALS volunteer to work with your class are due mid-February 2023.

NOTE: LAUSD runs its own Code.org professional development for its own LAUSD-affiliated teachers, whereas we reach all non-LAUSD teachers in our region.

Flyers are attached that describe all of the above (each program separately and one that has all the programs together). Complete information is also updated on our Center’s Code.org webpage, and/or access a program info session recording.

Apply Now to get started with bringing Computer Science to your classrooms!

…And for your students…the USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center offers in-person and virtual CS@SC coding camps all year! CS@SC Coding Camps has now opened its Spring camps signups for K-12 students who are interested in coding, programming, and building robots! Flyer attached.

Thank you!

Warm regards,

Dr. Katherine Guevara (she/her)

Assistant Director

K-12 STEM Center

USC Viterbi School of Engineering

University of Southern California

CS Week was another success because of all our educators and students who participated! We want to thank everyone for their explorations in computer science and enthusiasm for all things technology and computer science.

Here's a list of all our winners:

Minecraft

Elementary:

1st - Andrea (Jefferson)

2nd - Dylan Chavarria (Jefferson)

3rd - Diego Anguino, Ray'Kell Calloway (Jefferson)

Middle School:

1st - Aileen M (Jefferson)

2nd - Rick C, Eric (Jefferson)

3rd - Analie L (Davis)

High School:

1st - Adam Garcia (Centennial)

2nd - Sara R (Centennial)

Scratch

Elementary:

1st - Brandon Melendez, Daniel Rodriguez (Mayo)

2nd - Nathan Rojas (Mayo)

3rd - Amelie, Bella (Mayo)

Middle School:

1st - Jayden Rubio, Brandon Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, Justin S (Whaley)

2nd - Allison F (Whaley)

3rd - Andrea Abigail, Thuy Knighten (Davis)

High School:

1st - Fernando Godines (Centennial)

2nd - Camila Vega (Centennial)

3rd - Joshua Morales (Centennial)

The 2nd Annual Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland Event was a huge success thanks to all of your generous donations and making this event so special for all our students in Compton!

We would like to announce that NewsELA is not linked to Classlink. Please be sure to access NewsELA by going directly the website. This helps support a smoother integration with your Google Classrooms. Teachers can log in using Google SSO, and your Google Classroom will be able to connect with your NewsELA for a more seamless experience.

Click here for more Black History Month Lessons from Edpuzzle!

Click here for more Valentine's Day lesson plan ideas from Nearpod!

• Valentine's Day Activities
• Teaching Black History
• 2/4: Rosa Parks Day
• 2/7: Periodic Table Day
• 2/12: Superbowl
• 2/11: Internet Safety Day

Nearpod News

• Updates: You will be smitten with our recent product updates, making it easier than ever to create engaging lessons, support student understanding, and deliver impactful experiences all in one place. Discover how we continue to improve your experience and value with enhanced navigation, search capabilities, and activity features and more!

• Test Prep: It’s test prep season and Nearpod is here to help! Check out our blog for ideas on how administrators can support teachers' test prep strategies.

• February Nearpod Newsletter: Share the attached pdf with teachers to support them finding timely content, PD opportunities (like Camp Engage!) and even more test-prep resources.

Flocabulary News

• Updates: Flocabulary continues its commitment to equipping educators to reach students in engaging and meaningful ways with our newest updates: Co-teaching and the addition of Nearpod Originals!

• Contest: In honor of Black History Month, Flocabulary invites students to research and write a rap about a significant Black historical figure for a chance to have their lyrics turned into a Flocabulary lesson.

• February Flocabulary Newsletter: Share the attached pdf with teachers to support them finding timely content, PD opportunities (like Camp Engage!) and even more.

EdPuzzle made even easier to access! Check out our tutorial on how to add the EdPuzzle Extension your Google Chrome browser presented by Mr. Swain! Mr. Swain takes us on a walkthrough of how to add the extension to your Chrome browser and also how to pin it, so that you have even more direct access.

Click here for more information about Computer Science Week 2022!

Go to this link and use your CUSD credentials to log in through Google.

Click here for January's collection of lessons on Self-Image.

Click here for February's collection of lessons on Creative Credit.

• Create classes IN Aeries to have students automatically rostered in and sync your assignments with a click of a button.
• Already created a class? No problem! You can easily link existing classes.
• Infographic guide on how to get started

Email: edtech@compton.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.compton.k12.ca.us/departments/educational-technology/home
Location: Compton Unified School District, CA, USA
Phone: (310) 639-4321
Twitter: @omptonedtech