In classrooms across Michigan, New York City, and Pennsylvania, something's changing. Students are sticking with hard problems longer. They're asking better questions, testing new ideas, and communicating their thinking. They're invested in learning, not just chasing points or checking boxes. The shift? Teachers are using the language of computational thinking to make problem-solving visible, tangible, and doable for every student. It's building teacher confidence and sparking innovation, leading to more student-driven learning. It's bringing joy and agency back into the classroom.

Solo presentation focused on problem-solving skills and computational thinking in education.

School isn't all fun and games, but games can help students practice solving real-world problems. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore tabletop games that spark deep thinking and naturally build problem-solving skills. Hear stories from classrooms across the country that are using play and computational thinking to boost student and teacher confidence, curiosity, and resilience. You'll leave with ready-to-use games and strategies to help students become stronger problem-solvers across subjects, and better prepared for a future shaped by AI, complex challenges, and ever-changing careers.

Workshop on computational thinking focusing on problem-solving strategies and higher order thinking skills development.

Workshop focusing on computational thinking and problem-solving skills for K-12 education.

Five-week camp for students who will have graduated from 9th or 10th grade by Summer 2026. Students explore real-world engineering, computational thinking, computer programming in Scratch and Python, and technology development. Includes lab tours, career speakers, and college/career exploration. Registration requires UT Ideal Logic PREP Application, UT EID, Student Survey, and grade report with minimum 85 in Math, Science & English (80 for advanced courses). Camp runs Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding June 18th and June 29th - July 3rd.

EPIC is designed to inspire the next generation of computing technology innovators by engaging young students in learning computational thinking skills, programming and AI fundamentals. Robotic & AI Explorer: Students will build and program LEGO robots to tackle real-world challenges and work with an interactive robotic arm to explore foundational AI concepts. The curriculum is designed to spark creativity in young learners while introducing the fundamentals of AI. No prior programming experience is required. The program includes both indoor and outdoor activities, and daily lunch is included. Program runs Monday June 29 - Friday July 3, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm. Registration opens February 12, 2026.

EPIC is designed to inspire the next generation of computing technology innovators by engaging young students in learning computational thinking skills, programming and AI fundamentals. Raspberry Pi Innovator: Explore the world of computer science through hands-on projects, where you'll collaborate with others and dive into electronics, sensors, and programmable devices. Learn to build hardware that senses and controls the world around you, bringing your ideas to life with Raspberry Pi. Prior programming experience is recommended, but not required. Each camper receives a complete Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM Starter Kit (valued at $175) to keep. Program runs Monday June 29 - Friday July 3, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm. Registration opens February 12, 2026.

Work with your district team to set a CS vision and explore other CS/CT integration sessions. New pathway for 2026. Sessions run roughly 8:30am - 4:30pm each day with optional evening social activities.