Connect with NCWIT Counselors for Computing (C4C) in Idaho!
The Waypoint Conference strives to be Idaho’s comprehensive professional development opportunity for educators who work in the college and career readiness sphere, and is designed to provide a one-stop destination for updates and information on college and career related programming in Idaho.
Where to find #NCWITC4C
Visit #NCWITontheroad and collect free resources to take home in the Exhibit Hall. We’ll have free posters, lesson plans, career exploration tools designed to help K-12 educators and counselors engage students.
C4C will also present two hands-on workshops on October 1st. Learn more about each session below.
Enhancing Learning with Tech Activities
9:45 – 10:45 am MT | 120 AB | Session #3
Explore the integration of computer science (CS) into school counseling by combining computing activities with student wellbeing lessons. Attendees will discover how to incorporate both plugged and un-plugged activities, such as Micro:Bits, Makey Makey, and Code.org’s dance party, into classroom lessons and group counseling sessions. This session places an emphasis on practical, engaging ways to foster computational thinking while supporting students’ wellbeing development.
Computing – Future-Ready Pathways
11 am – 12 pm MT | 120 AB | Session #4
This session introduces resources that were specifically designed to effectively integrate computer science education into counseling practices. By focusing on strategies that align with college and career readiness, counselors can foster a generation of tech-savvy, innovative thinkers who are prepared for the unique challenges and opportunities of the future workplace.
More opportunities for Idaho educators
More regional events are in the works! To sign up for future events, fill out this short form. Then, follow #NCWITC4C on Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter and watch the NCWIT Media Hub for new event announcements to share with colleagues: ncwit.org/media
