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Computer Science & Coding Class Overview

Join Mr. Tull’s class to learn about the fundamentals of computer science and coding. Get ready for engaging lessons, activities, and discussions. Explore career opportunities in this dynamic field!

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Computer Science & Coding Class Overview

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  1. Welcome Find a Seat. Seating Chart Coming Don’t Be Quiet Have a conversation with your neighbor about your summer and introduce yourself

  2. Today’s Agenda Seating Chart & Meet/Greet Online Activity Who’s Mr. Tull (Q & A) Class & School Rules Class Description/Overview Learning CS Coding Grading Extra Credit Challenge Day 1

  3. Seating Chart & Meet/Greet • Share 2 unique things about yourself Online Activity—Google Search Seating Chart & Meet/Greet • Visit Mr. Tull’sBLOG mrtullblog.wordpress.com • What is Computer Science? • What are the skills for Computer Science? • What is Coding? What are the skills for Coding? • What are Careers/Salaries as a Computer Programmer?

  4. Who’s Mr. TullQuestion & Answer

  5. Class & School Rules See Signs Network Use Agreement Lab Agreement Handout

  6. Class Description/Overview This class will give the groundwork for learning about the field of computer science & coding. Used by software specialists, information technologists, software developers, and data architects. Sample Units/Lessons--https://codehs.com/class/30496/lesson_plans/1 Video—What is Coding? 15 Facts for Beginners Video—What is Programming?

  7. Why Learn This Field of Study • Wide range of positions and careers • Consistent Job Openings • $60,000-$110,000 • Top 10 Careers

  8. Learning Outcomes • Knowledge of the Computer Science field and Coding Environment • Drop/Drag methods to coding • Logical thinking. Focused. Paying attention to detail.  Never stop learning • Divide big tasks into the tiniest imaginable steps—Decomposition. • A scientist's mindset (Starts with a Q?) • Analytical ability: Troubleshooterbe a problem solver. • Use of Mathematics: Data Structures and Algorithms • Knowledge sharing Topics

  9. The CS/Coding Journey Days and/or Weeks per each section • Units & Lesson Plans • Some work is emailed for credit. • Formative/Summative assessments Open Source Web Sites • CodeHS • Code Academy • Khan Academy • Python Javascript • Pencilcode • Code.org Means of Instruction: --Teacher Guided --Video Guided --Web Guided --Self Guided

  10. Student Materials & Behaviors • Bathroom Pass • Email Account/Google Doc Journal • Positive/Creative Mindset • Teacher/Online Resources/Neighbor • Wiliness to Learn w/ Strong Work Ethic • Positive Healthy Interpersonal Communication Skills • Cooperative Communication Skills

  11. Grading BLOG Activities 5 % Completed Units/Lessons 75% Final Exam 20% Total 100% *Formative/Summative Assessments *Friday Extra Credit Challenges

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