CS Summer of Fun

In this workshop, participants will get a chance to learn about activities that can build computational thinking skills in our youngest learners. These activities, also known as unplugged activities, require no prior computer science or computational thinking knowledge, and do not require any devices. The problems tackled here are tied directly to some of the most challenging problems in computer science, but maybe not the ones that immediately come to mind when one thinks about computer science as a field. There’s no programming, computers, or even reading involved, just problem solving and a bit of fun. And coloring! Everyone loves coloring! Participants will learn more about these problems, including a bit of history, tackle some of them in small groups, and learn how they can be incorporated as stand-alone or integrated activities. Any educators, regardless of level or expertise, are welcome, but those serving early elementary students will get the most out of this session.