COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
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September 22, 2016 5:30-7:30 pm
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Agenda Overview Agenda OverviewAgenda Overview Agenda Overview
Welcome, sign in, Guest Introductions Definitions Review
◦ Framework for Computer Science Education (Coding)
◦ Operational Definition of Computational Thinking Survey Results
◦ Vendor Presentations
◦ Technology Vision Committee Input
Focus Area Group Presentations CIAS Q & A
Closure
Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions
Framework for Computer Science (CS) Education
Computational Thinking
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Vendor Presentations
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Apple Swift
PROS CONS
Ease of Use Limited to Apple products
Swift Playgrounds works on iPads
Cost of Apple Hardware Good addition to other
programming languages
Does not align with dual enrollment or AP
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Code Combat PROS
PROS CONS
Highly engaging Cost (per student) Good for elementary
grades
Limited to two languages Java aligns to dual
enrollment and AP
Not supported on tablets
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Code.org
PROS CONS
K-12 application and used with our current technology
Not well linked to real world problems.
Unplugged lessons to bridge the way to plugged
implementation
Aligns better with lower grades
Free! Great training! There is a cost for middle and high school curriculum
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
First Lego
Pros Cons
Outstanding CLUB
opportunity for students
Add on program, not a stand alone curriculum Competitive Cost is a concern
Hands-on problem solving with group collaboration has great merit
Younger grades only
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Project Lead the Way Pros Cons
Focused on developmentally appropriate practice and problem based approaches
Most schools do not have the resources to implement and make available for every student
Inclusive of instructional materials and supplies
LOTS of money
In-depth PD Training and licensing costs must be
considered
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
TEALS
Pros Cons
Mentors in the classroom
Focused on the high school level only A good way to get a
program started at a school
Challenge to get qualified volunteers.
Provides additional components other than strictly coding.
Need to consider what content area in
departmentalized 4th- 8th grade would be replaced to adhere to the program
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Teachers and Administrators
•Devices
•Access
•Embed in other content areas
•Training
•Time
•Willingness of teachers
•Scheduling (K-6/K-8)
•Preps
•Early exposure to STEAM
•Highly Qualified teachers – not just A teacher (HS)
•RTI Enrichment (K-8)
•Electives (HS)
•Writing a worthy curriculum
•Relating to future employment (HS)
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Students
• Equal access for ALL
• Acknowledgement that many students are already coding independently
• Basics as early as possible (K-6)
• Digital Arts
• Career focused magnet classes (HS)
• Purchasing programs that are worthwhile to students
• Student mentors
• Coding/Robotics Club
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Business &
Community
• Training for staff
• Choose a language
• Basics as early as tech is given (K-6)
• Volunteers to run clubs and special programs (K-8)
• Magnet and Specialized programs (HS)
• Less math, more coding (HS)
• Graduate students with coding skills for job entry (HS)
• Mentorships (HS)
• Externships (HS)
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Gold Standard
◦ Qualified teachers at every campus
◦ Support of vision at each site
◦ Coding with multiple devices on multiple platforms
◦ Coding with purpose – building apps and problem solving
◦ 3D Printing and Robotics
◦ Focus on STEM not just coding
◦ Robust – multiple classes from beginning to advanced
◦ Nationally recognized certification
◦ One to one technology – MAC and PC
Vision for DVUSD Short Term
◦ Code.org or Khan Academy
◦ K-8 clubs and electives
◦ Pilot programs
◦ Identify community partners Long Term
◦ Ongoing training and support
◦ Continued innovation and vision casting
◦ Multi-level classes departmentalized
◦ Graduate ALL students with Coding skills
◦ Similar adopted programs across all campuses
Focus Area Focus Area Focus Area
Focus Area ---- Group PresentationsGroup PresentationsGroup PresentationsGroup Presentations
◦Trends
◦Implications and
considerations for DVUSD
◦What is the gold standard vs. the bare minimum?
1. PreK-6 Programming 2. K-8 Programming 3. HS Programming
4. Progression of Learning 5. IT Department Implications 6. Staffing/Certification
7. Maker Spaces/Facility Design 8. Funding
CIAS Q&A
CLOSURE CLOSURE CLOSURE CLOSURE
Next Meeting
◦ Thursday, October 13th, 5:30-7:30 pm, DVUSD Governing Board Room Burning Questions
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