Code.org (Grades K-5, librarians, computer teachers, seven hours of training. Can be trained in one day or over several days)
The content to be covered in the Into workshop includes:
- Learning to use both on-line materials as well as paper and pencil lessons. The lessons inspire confidence and are fun for both teachers and students!
- Curriculum aligned to Common Core Standards as well as ISTE and CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards.
- Using assessments for the lessons.
Code.org Deep Dive workshop
- Review website and answer questions regarding the website
- Explore the CS Connections portion of the website
- Explore the CS Journeys portion of the website
Basic Powerpoint and Lesson Planning (Grades K-12, 3 hour session, up to 2 sessions/day) appropriate for up to fifteen (15) Grade K-12 teachers each session.
The content to be covered includes:
Teachers will create a PowerPoint to be used in their classroom. It will include objectives/standards, anticipatory sets, assessment pieces, and other best practices material required for a successful lesson. This is a model teachers can use for other lesson planning.
- Slide formats
- Fonts, style, size, text colors, Word Art
- Backgrounds: Colors, pattern, pictures, clipart
- Use of textboxes
- Slide arrangement, transitions, timing
- Sound
- Imbedded video
Introduction to Google (Grades K-12, 3 hour session, up to 2 sessions/day), appropriate for up to fifteen (15) Grade K – 12 teachers each session.
The content to be covered includes:
- Google applications will be explored. Included will be: Google drive, Google sites, and Google Earth. This will include basic functionality, collaboration techniques and research options.
- Educational applications will be explored. During each application exploration, we will discuss classroom application, such as student collaboration, safe research options, and student created products; such as websites, presentations and group documents.
- In addition, we will discuss classroom management techniques to better utilize and supervise the use of these products.