Wired for Learning: Meeting 2026 CSTA Standards Through Creative Collaboration Between IT and EdTech.

The 2026 CSTA Standards call for a deeper, more nuanced approach to elementary computer science, and meeting that challenge means moving IT and EdTech out of their silos. This Mobile Mega Share explores how to harness the career strengths of technical and instructional staff to build rigorous, engaging and creative lessons. You will see a roadmap for co-implementing elementary CS curriculum that pairs IT's systems thinking with EdTech's student-centered lens. Gain practical ideas for developing and implementing lessons on hardware and software, networking concepts, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and the historical and cultural impacts of computing. You will see examples of ready-to-use K-5 lessons and learn how to replicate this collaborative workflow in your own district. Walk away with a blueprint for a culture that treats CS implementation as a team sport, resulting in high-impact learning for every student.