July 6-8, 2016
- Wednesday, July 6: 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Thursday, July 7: 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Friday, July 8: 8:30am – 1pm
Location
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Gates Dell Complex
- GDC 5.302
- Austin, TX 78712
- Map / Directions
Eligible Attendees
Texas High School CS Teachers
Description
The First Bytes outreach program at The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) announces our 11th annual First Bytes Collaborative Workshop for Computer Science Teachers, July 6-8, 2016 at the UT-Austin campus. The goals of the workshop include:
- Improve Computer Science education in Texas,
- Learn about new technologies in Computer Science,
- Exchange effective teaching methods and best practices among colleagues,
- Build relationships between Computer Science high school teachers and UT-Austin faculty.
The First Bytes Teacher’s Workshop is an opportunity to meet with peers from across the state to explore the challenges and opportunities for Computer Science education in Texas high schools and to invent ways to improve collaboration that will impact student learning and achievement. Participants will earn AP CS Continuing Education credit for full participation.
Private dormitory room accommodations for up to 3 nights (July 5-7) on the UT-Austin campus, including breakfast and lunch, will be provided.
We appreciate all you do to teach Computer Science in your schools and to recommend your excellent students to attend our UIL competitions, our First Bytes Computer Science Summer Camp and our Turing Scholars Program!
Certificates of Participation
Certificates of Participation (CPEs) Certificates stating 20 hours of Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) earned will be sent electronically two to three weeks after the events.
Contact
Mary Esther Middleton, [email protected]
Accommodations
Private dormitory room accommodations for up to 3 nights (July 5-7) on the UT-Austin campus, including breakfast and lunch, will be provided.
Parking
On campus parking permits will be issued to workshop attendees.
Transportation Reimbursement
Transportation expenses will be reimbursed for attendees. Reimbursement forms will be provided electronically after the event.
Registration
Cost
- $120.00 total per participant for this 2.5 day workshop.
Registration Notes
- Registration fees cover breakfast, lunch and training materials.
- Payments are due before this event.
- Refunds will not be issued for cancellations or those not in attendance.
- Event limited to 40 participants.
Payment Instructions
- Participants can pay by credit card or check. The registration confirmation email will contain all the necessary information you need to provide to your business offices regarding credit card payment records and check processing instructions.
- Checks for registration need to be made out to The University of Texas at Austin. Please mail checks to the attention of Jeff Early, along with the printed registration confirmation email, to the following address.
- Center for STEM Education
- 1912 Speedway, D5500
- SZB 340
- Austin, TX 78712
- Attn: Jeff Early
Payment Questions?
Please email Jeff Early ([email protected]) with any payment questions you may have.
Online Registration Instructions
Click the registration button below to register your attendance. You will be asked for your contact information, what subjects you are currently teaching. If you have multiple people attending, please fill out this form for each person. You may need to quit and restart your browser to enter multiple people. If you need technical help with the registration page, send an email to [email protected].
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