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Code.org's CS Connections: Integrating CS Into ELA, Math and Science |
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Amy Berkhoudt Woodman Emma Wingreen
Code.org’s CS Connections (CSC) integrates computer science standards into core content areas, building a bridge between computer science and traditional subject areas like math, science, English language arts and social studies. We hope to inspire students to see traditional subjects in new ways.
| Audience: | Library media specialists, Principals/head teachers, Teachers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices useful |
| Attendee device specification: | Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows |
| Participant accounts, software and other materials: | Laptops and tablets are encouraged if participants would like to follow along, but not necessary. The presenter will be live coding during the snapshot. |
| Topic: | Instructional design & delivery |
| Grade level: | PK-12 |
| Subject area: | Computer science, STEM/STEAM |
| ISTE Standards: | For Educators: Collaborator
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| Disclosure: | The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session |
Purpose:
The purpose of this presentation is to showcase an innovative and free curriculum that is newly launched (Dec 2021) by Code.org to integrate CS into other subjects.
Participant Outcomes:
By the end of this presentation, participants will (1) have the tools and resources they need to implement CS Connections curriculum in their classrooms, (2) have an understanding of the pedagogical approaches underlying each activity type outlined in the curriculum, and (3) feel inspired to modify or create their own open-ended projects using Sprite Lab, a low-floor, high-ceiling block-based coding environment for students grades 3+.
Strategies Employed:
The pedagogical strategies that are primarily used in the curriculum are project-based learning, the PRIMM model, and discourse-based lessons.
Snapshot of CS Connection Curriculum by Code.org (30 mins total)
Welcome (3 mins)
- Introductions
- Overview of Agenda
Types of Lessons (5 mins)
- Modules
- Open-ended Projects
- Bridging Lessons
Demo of Product (18 mins)
- Poetry Mood Study activity demo
Conclusion (4 mins)
- Implementation guide
- Links to additional resources
‘CTIntegration’: A Conceptual Framework Guiding Design and Analysis of Integration of Computing and Computational Thinking Into School Subjects by Shuchi Grover https://edarxiv.org/eg8n5/
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond https://us.corwin.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/67610_Pages_from_Hammond_1_Culturally_Responsive_Teaching_and_The_Brain_2.pdf
Amy is part of the Curriculum team at Code.org, specifically focused on developing engaging and inclusive CS activities that integrate into other subject areas like math, science, and ELA. In addition to her dedication to CS curriculum writing, Amy has worked in multiple levels of education, spanning from classroom teaching, non-profit management, education policy, and academic research.
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