Our team develops lesson plans and outreach modules to engage elementary and middle school students in computer science and Indian education. These lessons integrate with multiple content standards. We also offer continuing education credits through professional development opportunities.

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Professional Development Opportunities

Implementing Culturally Responsive Computing through Ledger Art

We will be offering a virtual week-long workshop February 16 - 20, 2026 from 5-7pm, that will support teachers in delivering pre-made computer science curriculum that also covers IEFA content. This curriculum introduces students in grades 4-6 to computer programming using design-based physical projects and basic circuitry, leveraging past and contemporary ledger art by tribal members of Montana.

During the workshop, you can expect to:

  • Learn how to program LEDs and sensors on circuits you design
  • Make connections between tribes in Montana and computer science
  • Practice inclusive pedagogy to support all learners
  • Connect to other teachers with similar interests.

Current teachers who complete the workshop will earn 25 renewal units and a stipend of $2,000. This will be the last opportunity we will be able to offer!! Register early! Only 20 spots available!

Have questions?Notsure if this opportunity is foryou? Join us for anoptionalpreview and information session on Thursday, January29 from 5 – 6pm. 

Who: Teachers of grades 4-6
Where:  Virtual with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous content
When:

February 16 - 20

Synchronous content schedule:

  • Monday 5 - 7pm
  • Tuesday 5 - 7pm
  • Wednesday 5 - 7pm
  • Thursday 5 - 7pm
  • Friday 5 - 7pm
How: Click the registration link below. Registration deadline is Friday, February 6 (to have time to mail physical supplies to you). Email storytelling@montana.edu with any questions. (If you miss the deadline, please reach out because we still may have space!)

 

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Want more information?

The storytelling team has developed a ledger art curriculum using the circuit playground express, as well as several lessons using the Alice programming platform. All lessons incorporate computer science content standards and Indian education for all (IEFA) Essential Understandings of the Montana Indian. If you are interested in learning more about the curriculum that we've developed, please click the button below!

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After filling out this form, our team will be in contact with you about how you can be involved.

 

Past Professional Development Events

Implementing Culturally Responsive Computing through Ledger Art

A virtual week-long workshop August 1-5, 2023 supported teachers in delivering pre-made computer science curriculum. This curriculum introduces students in grades 4-6 to computer programming using design-based physical projects and basic circuitry, leveraging past and contemporary ledger art by tribal members of Montana.

Montana STEM Summer Institute

The Storytelling project team ran an afternoon workshop at the Montana STEM Summer Institute at Montana State University on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 1:45-4:30pm in Barnard Hall 254. Visit the Montana STEM Summer Institute event page for more details.