CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026: Full Schedule

CSPDWeek 2026

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10:00am EDT

Fantasy Football: Making CS Fun

LIMITED

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT

TCNJ, SSB 130 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA

Limited Capacity seats available

Fantasy Football uses probability, statistics, economics, psychology, data analysis, and critical thinking. Some people even wrote code to help them win. With AI also a factor now, students have a full palette at their disposal to succeed in Fantasy Football.

I will start by explaining that Fantasy Football is a $10 billion industry in the US, and 40 million Americans play it each season. Then I will give a brief explanation of what Fantasy Football is, its origins, its financial impact on both men and women in America, and how to play the game.

I will then shift gears and explain what factors players need to consider creating a successful and winning team. The statistics that come into play are numerous. The numbers don’t lie when it comes to windy games (25 miles per hour greatly effects the ability of a football to move through the air), the predicted point totals per game as set by the Associated Press, weather reports (rain and snow usually means lower scores), and even the probability of injured players taking the field. I will provide real statistical examples that players use to make game-time decisions.

I will then speak about AI. AI has greatly changed how sports writers work, covering the following: Research, Fact Checking, Writing with AI' (a HUGE no-no), Creating Content, Personal Branding and ETHICS!

Then I will share websites that show students using code using PYTHON to win at Fantasy Football. Coding can predict final scores, injuries, and play performances.

Speakers

Bill Reinhard

VP Sales/ Sports Columnist, Leading Engineering Technologies/ New York Daily News

Growing up on the Jersey Shore instilled in me a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and appreciation for community that have shaped my career. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Advertising Design from Syracuse University, I purchased a small commercial printing company... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
TCNJ, SSB 130

Artificial Intelligence, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin

Company In-person

1:00pm EDT

Unplugged Activities for Grades 4-8

FILLING

Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT

TCNJ, SSB 130 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA

Limited Capacity filling up

This in-person professional development session will introduce teachers to engaging unplugged technology activities for grades 4–8 that do not require devices. Participants will explore hands-on lessons that teach coding, computational thinking, digital citizenship, problem-solving, and data concepts through simple classroom activities. The session will also show how these unplugged activities align with the proposed new New Jersey technology standards and can be easily used in everyday instruction. These activities are especially valuable during unexpected technology issues, giving teachers meaningful, ready-to-use lessons that keep students engaged and learning when internet access is unavailable.

Speakers

Jessica LaRosa

Teacher of Technology & Innovation, Trenton Public Schools

Jessica LaRosa is a Technology & Innovation teacher at Grace A. Dunn Middle School in Trenton, New Jersey. She has over 13 years of experience in computer and technology education, 7 years of experience as a business teacher, and 3 years of experience as a curriculum writer. She creates... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT
TCNJ, SSB 130

Unplugged Activities, 4-5, 6-8, Admin | Digital Citizenship, 4-5, 6-8, Admin | Algorithms and Programming, 4-5, 6-8, Admin | Computing Systems, 4-5, 6-8, Admin | Technology and Society/Interaction of Technology and Humans, 4-5, 6-8, Admin

Company In-person

2:00pm EDT

AI Literacy in Elementary and Middle School

FULL

Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

TCNJ, SSB 130 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA

Limited Capacity full
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Learners are already interacting with AI through everyday tools like voice assistants, face recognition, and recommendation systems. This session explores how educators can introduce AI concepts in developmentally appropriate ways—starting with unplugged play, moving into ethical discussions, and building toward early prompt engineering and machine learning experiences. Participants will leave with practical strategies, tools, and lesson ideas for Elementary and Middle School classrooms.

Speakers

Michelle Velho

STEAM Director, Hudson Montessori School

Michelle is an innovative educator, curriculum designer, and presenter specializing in STEAM, computer science, and Maker Education. Her work centers on empowering students from PreK through middle school to become critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators through hands-on... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
TCNJ, SSB 130

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin | Digital Citizenship, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin | Climate Change and Sustainability, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin | Algorithms and Programming, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin | Computing Systems, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin | Digital Tools, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin | Physical Computing, PreK-2, 2-5, 6-8, Admin

Company Virtual, In-person

CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026

10:00am EDT

Bill Reinhard

1:00pm EDT

Jessica LaRosa

2:00pm EDT

Michelle Velho

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