Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals

Sat. May 9, 2020 9:30am - 4:30pm PDT
All Ages
Price: $20.00
All Ages
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Price: $20.00
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Designed for elementary school teachers, this Code.org CS Fundamentals Workshop involves in-person instruction from an experienced computer science facilitator, including an intro to computer science, pedagogy, overview of the online curriculum, teacher dashboard, and strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities.  In addition to approximately 6 hours of instruction, participants will receive from PDP a printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans; a certificate of completion; and a code.org swag bag.


STEM clock-hours will be available.


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Code.org is a non-profit organization and advocacy group working to encourage students across the world to learn computer science.  Based in Seattle, they provide the leading curriculum for K-12 computer science for some of the largest school districts in the United States. Their website and online dashboard offers free coding lessons and software for teachers that spans everything from preschool programming to AP level coursework.


Code.org is also responsible for a number of other computer science education initiatives, including their famous Hour of CodeTM campaign - which in 2018 engaged 15% of students across the world.


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