Resources
All the latest updates, podcasts, tools, and online guides to help facilitate your computer science classroom experience, in-person or online.
BootUp at CSTA PD Provider Summit - Jan 17th
On January 17th BootUp’s CEO, Lien Diaz, spoke at one of the CSTA’s PD Provider Summits. As part of the PD Provider Summit’s focus on the ethics and impacts of computing to CS educators and students, Lien spoke about the importance of elevating the teaching profession and including educators in efforts made toward equitable computer science education.
BootUp Can Help Your Iowa School Recieve Computer Science Funding!
We love to help schools all over the country receive funding for computer science education! The state of Iowa is offering money for professional development activities and tuition reimbursement for Iowa teachers seeking endorsements or authorizations for computer science.
Embracing a New Chapter: My Vision as Full-Time CEO
I am thrilled to announce my transition from interim to full-time CEO of BootUp. This moment marks not just a personal milestone, but a renewed commitment to our mission of transforming computer science education in elementary schools.
BootUp’s Commitment to Equity for CSforAll: CS Pathways for K-5
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring BootUp PD’s new CEO, Lien Diaz, alongside visionary educators Rudy Escobar and Abril Vela. Together, they will delve into how we can collectively work to bring computer science (CS) to all students, focusing on equity in K-5 education.
Hillside Public Schools: First BootUp District in New Jersey
BootUp's partnership with Hillside Public Schools launches it's very first district in New Jersey that has implemented BootUp’s CS program. This collaboration marks a significant milestone and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to showcase the impactful work happening in this district.
Other Resources
Integration Studios
In addition to the integration suggestions in our lesson plans and our discussion forum, our Scratch account has several studios that demonstrate the potential for integrating projects with Scratch.
Complete List of Lesson Plans
Use this document to quickly access all of our ScratchJr and Scratch lesson plans and coder resources.
Unplugged Resources
This spreadsheet is a curated list of more than 100 unplugged lesson plans and resources for elementary coders.
Remote Learning Resources
We’ve compiled some resources to help districts, teachers, and families cope with the rise of school closures around the nation.
