Course | Teaching Coding in the K-12 Classroom
Facilitator
Matthew Evans, M.Ed with a focus on Educational Technology, authorized Google Education Trainer, is an experienced educator, currently teaching prospective educators how to integrate technology into their curriculum at the University of San Diego. He has served as an Educational Technology Specialist, coordinated, developed curriculum, and led professional development workshops in multiple settings. He consults with schools and districts on the implementation of Google Apps for Education (GAFE), training teachers and staff on how to use GAFE to its fullest potential. Additionally, Matthew works with various educational technology companies to help them bring their product to market and develop sales.
Provide STEM Learning in Your Classroom With the Building Blocks of Technology: Coding
Learn by doing! This innovative course introduces educators to exciting ways to teach basic computer coding to K-12 students. Discover multiple resources on how to introduce computer coding to students. Learn how to integrate 21st-century digital skills to facilitate student learning, skill acquisition, and motivation. Educators are encouraged to apply the knowledge gained to develop lesson plans to be immediately implemented in their classrooms.
This course can be taken individually and is part of the Learning and Teaching in a K-12 Digital Classroom Series.
Course Details
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (Grades K-12) interested in teaching beginning coding skills to students. There is no prior computer programming knowledge needed for this course. Beginners are welcome!
Course Materials: No textbook is required for this course.
What You Will Learn
Explore beginning computer coding/programming
Create technology projects that can be implemented in the classroom
Understand how computer coding affects learning, skill acquisition, and motivation
Why USD?
The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international levels. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential.
Unit
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours.
Unit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with University of San Diego.
Course | Teaching Coding in the K-12 Classroom
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