Experience CS workshop - Empower {MN:CS}

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Liz Walsh

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Jul 18, 2025, 12:20:42 PMJul 18

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Dear Minnesota Educators,

Are you teaching computer science in grades 3–8 or looking for new ways to integrate it into your classroom?

Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation at the Empower {MN:CS} Conference for our workshop:

Experience CS: A New Platform for Teaching Computer Science
🗓️ August 5-7 | 📍 Lind Hall, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

This hands-on workshop introduces Experience CS, our free, brand-new integrated computer science curriculum designed for grade 3–8 classrooms. Based on a version of the popular programming platform Scratch (that is safe for schools), it’s mapped to CSTA, Common Core, and Next Generation Science standards and packed with resources to make your teaching life easier—whether you're just starting out or transitioning from tools like Google’s CS First.

What you’ll learn:

How to use the Code Editor for Education to simplify project setup and student submissions
The ways Experience CS supports you with research-backed pedagogy and ready-to-go lesson materials
How to get started—no matter your experience level with computer science instruction

Don't miss the chance to explore this exciting, classroom-ready tool designed with educators in mind.