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CSPDWeek 2026
Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT
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This hands-on session introduces early‑elementary teachers to engaging, device‑free technology activities perfect for young learners. Explore playful lessons that build coding foundations, computational thinking, problem‑solving, and digital citizenship through movement, storytelling, and simple classroom materials. You’ll see how these unplugged activities align with New Jersey’s proposed technology standards and can be woven seamlessly into everyday instruction. These ready‑to‑use lessons are especially helpful during tech glitches or low‑device days, ensuring students stay active, creative, and learning.
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avatar for Jahaira Ortiz

Jahaira Ortiz

Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Jahaira Ortiz is an accomplished educator and the founder of Coding the Future, a specialized firm providing STEM, coding, and robotics programs for early childhood learners. With over a decade of experience in the public education sector, she has successfully integrated advanced... Read More →
avatar for Alicia Somers

Alicia Somers

Teacher/Special Education Teacher
My name is Alicia Somers. I am an educator with 29 years of experience teaching both special education and general education students, ranging from preschool through second grade. I hold a P-3 license, K-5 license and Teacher of the Handicapped N-12. I have a Master's in Education... Read More →
avatar for Joann Case

Joann Case

K-4 Technology & PLTW Teacher, North Hanover Twp
Joann is an experienced K–4 Technology and PLTW (Project Lead The Way) teacher with 27 years in education. A certified PLTW Launch teacher, Raspberry Pi Ambassador, and BrainPop and Seesaw Certified Educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators and problem... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT
TCNJ, SSB 131

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