CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026

This hands-on workshop introduces young learners to physical computing through a three-part progression. Using Hello Ruby, participants explore input, output, processing, and memory by connecting computer systems to familiar real-world examples. They then experiment with circuits using Makey Makey to understand how inputs trigger actions through code. The experience culminates with the Micro:bit, where learners engage with a microcontroller as the “brain,” connecting inputs and outputs through simple programming. This session bridges concrete exploration and computational thinking, making physical computing accessible, creative, and meaningful for elementary classrooms.