Here is a link to provide feedback on the October Regroup! We would love your feedback on the presentations and how we can best support you moving forward. The survey will take you approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. We look forward to receiving your responses!

Upcoming Events

The CODERS Olympiad will be held on Thursday, February 27th. More information about the Olympiad will be shared on our blog and newsletters closer to the date.

This summer, we will be hosting two workshops:

Workshop 1 will run from June 2-June 5 and is designed for teachers new to the program or with one year of participation.
Workshop 2 will run from June 2- June 5 and is designed for teachers with at least two years of participation in the program.

We are excited to announce that 24 teachers from 24 different schools have already committed to participate in next year's summer launch!

Here's how you can get involved:

Confirm your participation by signing up for next year's Summer Launch today!
Encourage your colleagues to join and build a CODERS team at your school.
Stay tuned for additional information about the workshops, which will be shared in upcoming newsletters and posted on our website closer to the event dates.

Interested in starting an after-school game developing program for 9th grade?

Check if your school falls into the locale codes 41, 42, or 43. If your school has one of these codes, and you are interested in this program, contact Keri Franklin via text or email for more information.

Conference Reflection

Gara Ipock, Mountain Grove, attended the Interface Conference in Tan Tera and reflected on Brandy Retasket and Holly Neal's informative and engaging presentation on the Coders program. Ipock shared that "Their session offered valuable insights into incorporating coding into everyday lessons, with practical examples that educators can easily implement in the classroom. They demonstrated how tools like cute bots, micro-bits, and Scratch can be seamlessly integrated into subjects such as math, science, and language arts.

The presenters provided a fantastic mix of hands-on examples and classroom-ready tips, showcasing the real-world applications of coding. Their explanation of how these tools can spark creativity and enhance problem-solving skills in students was particularly inspiring. Attendees left with a deeper understanding of how coding can make learning more interactive and enjoyable for students.

Overall, Retasket and Neal’s presentation at the Interface Conference was highly informative and full of useful strategies, making it a must-see for educators interested in bringing technology into their teaching."

Interested in sharing your experience at Conferences? Contact Dr. Franklin at KFranklin@MissouriState.edu to be featured in our next newsletter.