Empowering Students to Learn Programming Fluency and Computational Thinking via VEX AIM
Part of ISTELive 26Presented by Daniel Castagna | Jason McKenna | Michael Sable
Wednesday 1 July 2026·11:30 am
This presentation shares research on how VEX AIM enables students to build programming fluency and strengthen computational thinking. We report quantitative and qualitative evidence from classroom settings including student reflections performance metrics and teacher observations. Educators leave with actionable strategies to implement programming that support growth for diverse learners.
Get notified about Literacy events
Free weekly digest of new PD opportunities. Unsubscribe any time.
Related Sessions at ISTELive 26
Sparking Energized Learning Through Data-Driven Personalization and GamificationMikayla Deese | Calvin Duong | Kennan Goodman | Delicia Goodman-Lee | Zoe Hudson | Ibrahima Mbaye | Memphis Woolridge
Assessment and Data-Driven PracticesTapping into English Language Learners' Superpowers Through StorytellingMarina Pisto-Lombardo | Joy Scantlebury
Opportunity, Inclusivity, and Cultural CompetencyAI in Education - Elevating Teaching and Learning the Smart Way!Victor Bratu
Artificial IntelligenceYou Belong Here: Moviemaking for Cultural Literacy and BelongingJessica Pack
Opportunity, Inclusivity, and Cultural CompetencyFrom Passive Scrolling to Active Storytelling - Evaluating Media to Tell Compelling StoriesAlex Boggs | Rawan El Adawi
Creativity and Storytelling