Have you wondered if you should teach your kids computer coding? Maybe you have thought about it but have no idea where to start. Coding can be helpful regardless of your child’s future plans. This workshop will explore free curriculum resources that any homeschool parent can use to introduce their child to computer coding. The presenter will also demonstrate some of the latest tools for teaching coding like Osmo, Sphero robots and more.

Jeff Ertzberger currently serves as a faculty member and director of technology in the Watson College of Education at UNC Wilmington, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in instructional design and instructional technology. A former public school teacher, Jeff has been a featured speaker at regional, national, and international conferences. His unique experiences and personality allow him to present sometimes complex technologies in ways that are understandable and fun! As an elder at New Hanover Church and a homeschool father of three, Jeff sees the needs of parents in the homeschool and is able to take his knowledge of technology to find ways to make teaching any subject easier and more effective.

To Code or Not to Code

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