2025 Hawaiʻi CS PD Summit

With technology continuing to evolve rapidly, today’s students need foundational computer science knowledge to grapple with the complex questions they will undoubtedly face throughout their lives. The landscape of computer science education is also changing rapidly with more students participating than ever before. This session will explore the need to reimagine CS education to prepare all students for a world powered by computing.

Jake Koressel, K-12 Standards Project Manager for the Computer Science Teachers Association, will share a vision for a world where all students experience the quality CS education needed to become informed citizens and confident creators of content and digital tools. This includes:

• Research efforts related to reimagining CS education,
• Plans and progress for updating the CSTA K-12 standards to align with this vision,
• Ways to get involved and be a part of the shift.

Key takeaways will include actionable insights for educators, administrators, and other members of the CS education community to expand CS education, promote equitable access, and prepare students for success no matter their interests or chosen career path.

We have been working hard. And hopefully we've been working hard at the right things, the things that increase confidence in our students who are curious about and want to pursue computer science as a career path. As programs are developed and implemented, we should continuously ask ourselves if our students feel that they belong in computer science and if they are feeling confident. And because we know that teachers are important role models, we should concurrently ask ourselves if our teachers feel they belong and if they feel confident. Even if not in computer science, we as teachers are instrumental in encouraging and guiding students in their education and career aspirations.

Join us as we jump out of our seats for active movement learning as we swoop our imaginary superhero capes over our shoulders to debug the code! We will share ways we can set up our CS curriculum to track standards aligned code.org progress and help our kids level up in CS! Kids have FUN leading class cheers, acting out digital citizen scenarios, solving whole class mazes, sharing creative code projects that integrate art, dance, music, and more! Experience lessons that get everyone creatively dreaming with costumes and moving around with big vibrant motions to learn computer science concepts. We’ll also have talkstory conversations to collectively share bright spots of what’s working in our diverse classes! Many freely shared ideas can be easily remixed and leveled up for joyful learning of all ages and subject areas!!

Note: To get the most out of this session, we highly recommend that you participate in the Getting Started with MagicSchool AI session on Wednesday at 10:20am OR completing the Level 1 MagicSchool Onboarding Certification beforehand. This will ensure you're fully prepared and can maximize your learning experience in this session.

Elevate your expertise with MagicSchool AI in our Level 2 course, designed for educators ready to take their skills to the next level. This advanced session will delve deeper into the intricate features of MagicSchool AI and demonstrate ways to maximize engagement and effectiveness within Student Rooms. Participants will customize student tools and learn to launch student rooms to support student learning.

Artificial intelligence is transforming our experience with technology—and, with it, computer science education. As AI becomes the most discussed topic globally, the computer science education community is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in teaching with and about AI. This session explores how AI literacy can serve as a catalyst to expand CS access, participation, and relevance for a broader audience.

Join Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer of Code.org and Lead of the TeachAI initiative, for a discussion on:

• Why programming skills remain critical but will evolve in the age of AI.
• How AI is transforming the teaching and learning landscape across computer science.
• The opportunity to integrate ethical and societal implications into CS education.

Discover actionable strategies to modernize curriculum, embrace AI literacy, and position computer science educators as leaders and guides for the broader education community. Let’s ride the AI wave, broaden participation, and shape the future of computer science education together.

Takeaways:

• Inspire and equip CS educators to integrate AI responsibly into teaching practices.
• Leverage the AI moment to make computer science education more inclusive and impactful.
• Actively lead the charge in AI literacy.

This session is a call to action for all educators to embrace the transformative potential of AI and create a future where computer science education is accessible and relevant to more students than ever before.

Note: To get the most out of this session, we highly recommend that you participate in the Getting Started with MagicSchool AI session on Wednesday at 10:20am OR completing the Level 1 MagicSchool Onboarding Certification beforehand. This will ensure you're fully prepared and can maximize your learning experience in this session.

Elevate your expertise with MagicSchool AI in our Level 2 course, designed for educators ready to take their skills to the next level. This advanced session will delve deeper into the intricate features of MagicSchool AI and demonstrate ways to maximize engagement and effectiveness within Student Rooms. Participants will customize student tools and learn to launch student rooms to support student learning.

This session introduces educators to the PLACES project– comprising professional development resources, innovative curricula, essential infrastructure, Open-Source ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi STEM Resources, and AI productivity tools for teachers in Hawaii to deliver place-based and culturally revitalizing Computer Science Education. Built over the past five years via community engagement and co-design, especially with Kaiapuni schools, our programs prioritize Indigenous language support, community-based projects, and environmental stewardship.

Join us to learn how teachers can integrate PLACES into Computer Science (CS) curricula. We will discuss strategies to connect CS concepts with moʻolelo, ʻĀina, and cultural contexts, making learning more relevant and engaging for students in Hawaii. Participants will leave with implementation approaches, sample lesson plans, and resources to enrich their classrooms with meaningful, locally grounded CS learning experiences.

In this interactive session, educators will explore the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program and learn about current federal initiatives aimed at advancing cybersecurity education. Participants will gain valuable insights into how these programs align with K-12 education goals and discover a wealth of free, high-quality resources designed to enhance cybersecurity instruction in the classroom. This session will empower educators with the tools and knowledge needed to prepare students for a secure digital future.