Events: Book Studies

Nextech offers book studies at no cost for any and all K-12 teachers, CS teachers, media/library specialists, and resource/tech teachers interested in increasing their pedagogy and diving deeper into CS books!

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
July 29, 2026 - August 19, 2026
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores the book The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Participants will enjoy this historical fiction novel of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments. 
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Grades:
k-12
Date:
November 12, 2026 - January 7, 2027
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores the book Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato. Participants will explore how artificial intelligence can expand human potential, increase agency, and transform learning, work, and society when used intentionally and responsibly. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous […]
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Grades:
k-12
Date:
February 11 - February 25, 2027
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores the book Feed by M.T. Anderson. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments.
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Grades:
k-12
Date:
September 1 - October 1, 2026
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores FAIK by Perry Carpenter. Participants will learn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence and leave with practical tips for navigating an AI-driven world. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments. 
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Grades:
k-12
Date:
March 8 - May 6, 2027
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores the book Can You Crack the Code? A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography by Ella Schwartz and Lily Williams. Participants will explore nonfiction stories of hidden treasures, war-time maneuverings, and contemporary hacking as well as explaining the mechanics behind the codes in accessible and kid friendly forms. The study consists […]
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