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Computer Science Education Jessica Gorman and Crystal Noel Computer Systems (2008-2009)

Computer Science Education Jessica Gorman and Crystal Noel Computer Systems (2008-2009). What is the Scratch Program at Cardinal Forest Elementary School?. 45 min class weekly Origins of the Program Gates Allard What do we do? curriculum developing process lesson agenda. What is Scratch?.

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Computer Science Education Jessica Gorman and Crystal Noel Computer Systems (2008-2009)

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  1. Computer Science EducationJessica Gorman and Crystal NoelComputer Systems (2008-2009)

  2. What is the Scratch Program at Cardinal Forest Elementary School? • 45 min class weekly • Origins of the Program • Gates • Allard • What do we do? • curriculum developing process • lesson agenda

  3. What is Scratch? • Scratch • Developed by MIT • Why Scratch? • “kid friendly” • Drag and drop text • Multimedia/ visually focused

  4. Developing a Curriculum • Topics • Integration of SOL topics • Science • History • Math • Coordinate system • Problem solving • Pseudo code • Splitting a problem into steps • Beginning comp sci skills • loops • Methods (when “green flag” clicked, go to v glide)

  5. Timeline • October - November: • - Basic scratch skills • December - January: • -Teacher designed programs • - Identify students interested in independent design • February-May: • - more freedom in project design in class projects • -Student Projects

  6. Shapes Project

  7. Winter Wonderland Project

  8. Benefits of a Computer Science Education? • Research focus • Benefits of a comp sci edu @ a young age? • Type of child who benefits the most • Procedure • Distribute survey throughout year • Personality • Learning ability

  9. (Expected) Results • Possible benefits • Problem solving • Teamwork • Following directions • Abstract thinking

  10. Learning Computer Programming in an Elementary School Setting • Research Focus: Value in Program Design • -problem solving skills • -troubleshooting • -independence • -creativity

  11. JOSTI Conference • Jefferson Overseas Schools Technology Institute for American-Sponsered Overseas Schools • 5 day training for overseas educators @ TJHSST • June 22 – 26, 2009

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