ITEC Fall Conference 2026

Can a picture book spark a passion for coding? Absolutely! Learn about an elementary library where literacy meets computer science, and stories are used to introduce robotics and digital exploration.
In this session, you’ll discover how to blend storytelling with foundational tech skills. We will explore how to pair children's literature with screen-free, "unplugged" robots like TaleBots, Bee-Bots, and Cubettos to teach sequencing, debugging, and spatial thinking to your youngest learners. Then, we’ll pivot to the upper grades, with online resources that keep older computational thinkers challenged and engaged.
Whether you are a librarian, tech coach, or classroom teacher, you’ll walk away with a curated list of CS-aligned picture books, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and the inspiration to turn your library into a hub of innovation!