This open mic night explores emerging CS topics and trends related to computer science and emerging technologies. Participants will engage in discussions about what’s happening in the world and ideas related to computer science topics. Sessions are intentionally low-pressure and conversation-driven. No preparation needed, only enthusiastic participation required.
Event Details
Intended Audience
Open mic nights are open to educators of all grade levels, subject areas, and experience levels. Conversations are designed to be open, inclusive, and accessible to participants with a wide range of backgrounds and knowledge of Computer Science. Open mic night sessions provide a supportive space to share ideas, ask questions, and explore different perspectives. Discussions are not guaranteed to be differentiated by grade band, instead will focus on topics relevant across educational contexts.
Session Details
Emerging CS Topics Open Mic Nights will have three, virtual sessions on Zoom.
- September 8, 2026 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
- November 5, 2026 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
- February 23, 2027 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
Attend one or the entire series. You are not required to attend all of the sessions. You can drop in (just like an Open Mic Night) when they work on your schedule.
PGPs & Swag
Workshop attendees will receive 1 PGP point per session (unless we go over time and we’ll extend as needed).
Each session is eligible for CSPDWeek Continuing Education credits, though they are open to all educators, not just CSPDWeek participants.
We’ll be tracking your attendance on a virtual, open mic “punch card.” For each session you attend (across the entire Open Mic Series, not just this topic), you will receive credit for one session. The more sessions you attend, the more swag you can earn! At the end of the school year, we’ll mail swag packages to each Indiana attendee based on the number of attended sessions. You must attend a minimum of three to be eligible.
Other Open Mic Series topics can be found here.
Who Should Attend?
Intended Audience
Open mic nights are open to educators of all grade levels, subject areas, and experience levels. Conversations are designed to be open, inclusive, and accessible to participants with a wide range of backgrounds and knowledge of Computer Science. Open mic night sessions provide a supportive space to share ideas, ask questions, and explore different perspectives. Discussions are not guaranteed to be differentiated by grade band, instead will focus on topics relevant across educational contexts.
Date and Time
Session Details
Emerging CS Topics Open Mic Nights will have three, virtual sessions on Zoom.
- September 8, 2026 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
- November 5, 2026 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
- February 23, 2027 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
Attend one or the entire series. You are not required to attend all of the sessions. You can drop in (just like an Open Mic Night) when they work on your schedule.
What Teachers Will Receive
PGPs & Swag
Workshop attendees will receive 1 PGP point per session (unless we go over time and we’ll extend as needed).
Each session is eligible for CSPDWeek Continuing Education credits, though they are open to all educators, not just CSPDWeek participants.
We’ll be tracking your attendance on a virtual, open mic “punch card.” For each session you attend (across the entire Open Mic Series, not just this topic), you will receive credit for one session. The more sessions you attend, the more swag you can earn! At the end of the school year, we’ll mail swag packages to each Indiana attendee based on the number of attended sessions. You must attend a minimum of three to be eligible.
Other Open Mic Series topics can be found here.