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Implementing K-12 CS Standards. Kelly Powers, kelpowers@gmail.com , Padmaja Bandaru, padmaja.bandaru@gmail.com , Karine Laidley, k.laidley@amsacs.org. Goals of Presentation. Motivate, Inspire Review Standards Observe Mapping Map Relationships Take Survey:. Today’s CS.
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Implementing K-12 CS Standards Kelly Powers, kelpowers@gmail.com, Padmaja Bandaru, padmaja.bandaru@gmail.com, Karine Laidley, k.laidley@amsacs.org
Goals of Presentation Motivate, Inspire • Review Standards • Observe Mapping • Map • Relationships • Take Survey:
Today’s CS • Enhanced CS Program • Accommodate varied learning styles (pair programming, collaboration, communication) • Provide a foundation in basic programming fundamentals with an emphasis on modern programming practices • Adapt curriculum and pedagogy to compliment the evolution of computer technology
CS includes : • Problem Solving Skills • Computational Thinking • Human Computer Interface • Networking • Programming • Data and Abstraction • Computer Ethics • Collaboration • Engineering Design Process • Robotics
Goals Understand community & global impact of CS Use Collaboration tools Develop problem solving skills Build Computational Thinking skills Engage in programming projects, using various age-appropriate languages Relate CS to other STEM disciplines, through cross-curricular projects and robotics Middle School: Grades 6-8 Topics • Computer History • Hardware • Software & Operating Systems • Internet & Networks • Computer Animation • Algorithms & Problem Solving • Alice Programming • Python Programming • Web Design/Jscript • Databases and SQL • Logic Gates • Robotics
Goals Innovative and well prepared for CS degree Advanced knowledge and ability in computing Engage in solving problems with confidence & succeed Push boundaries of conventional thinking and achieve skills necessary for higher education Complete interdisciplinary projects to understand the relationship between STEM fields Explore internship/research opportunities Work with industry in the high school classroom High School: Grades 9-12 Topics • Networking • Software design in C • Adv Web Design • CSS/PHP/SQL • Intro to Java • Mobile Computing • AP CS • CADD • Engineering • Robotics
Assessment & Standards • CSTA National Standards • Updated 12/16/2011 • Working with National Executive Director on review of AMSA Curriculum • Assessment Mapping
AMSA Grade 6 Map Outline of Topics
Grade 6 Map Detailed Standards View
Your Turn • Examine PaintPot from AppInventor • Create an Outline of Skills/Ideas taught/practiced • MAP to k-12 Standards , Level 1 and 2 • Open ACM Standards, pages 55-> • Review 5 Strands and Map • Present Findings
Mapped Lesson • Now WHAT ? • Measure • Assessment approach • Example Algorithm Quiz
Alice Final Test Results • Following our Unit on Alice • Students Computing Practice and Programming skills increased
Assessment Using Projects • Map Standards to Project Based Learning Activities
Sample Projects • Alice ->Science Physics • Alice ->Science PhotoSynthesis • Python BattleShip • Python Jeopardy • Mobile App/Lego
Summary • Network with CSTA • Get involved • Write a letter • Join us on Saturday 9/22/2012 for an AppInventor Teachathon • Where: AMSA Charter School • 199 Forest Street • Marlborough, MA , 01752 • Starting: 9 am – 4pm