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Bootstrap: Algebra 1 Course Information
This five-day workshop series will equip educators with the ability to implement module-based math lessons that capitalize on the modern digital tools that computer science offers to support effective and efficient teaching and learning. Check out either of these workshops whether you are a math, CS, or other mainstream content educator. Can be taught as a separate standalone Computer Science class or integrated into a mainstream math class, delivered by a math teach with no prior CS experience. Bootstap: Algebra 1 has been shown to improve student performance on standard, pencil-and-paper algebra tasks while engaging students of any gender in the act of building a game. More information about Bootstrap workshops. |
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Course Description: 25-hour curricular module for students ages 12-16, which teaches algebraic and geometric concepts through computer programming. More Information: Bootstrap: Algebra 1 - Course Overview Teacher Pre-Requisites: MS or HS Math Teacher Student Pre-Requisites: None |
Registration & Application Process
All participants are required to fill out an application as part of the registration process. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our Applications Manager, Kathy Surd, at [email protected] or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected].
- Registration/Application Link: There are two application links depending on which workshop you are attending.
- Scholarships: The CSforMichigan Collaborative has provided a pool of scholarships to be made available to Michigan educators. Scholarships will automatically be considered when educators apply the workshop. No additional scholarship application is needed.
Application Dates
- January 23, 2025- Applications are open for Summer 2025 workshops
- January 30, 2025 - Accepted applicants will be notified on a rolling basis
- July 11, 2025 - Application deadline for Summer 2025 workshops
Workshop Costs
As part of the registration process, all participants must fill out an application and be approved to attend TeacherCon. Full Scholarships will be provided to many Michigan teachers provided by the CSforMichigan Collaborative. Cost should not be a deciding factor, please contact our Applications Manager, Kathy Surd, at [email protected] or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected], if you have any concerns about the cost. Workshop costs range from $1,500 to $3,000, depending on the specific workshop.
