Course | Teaching Elementary Computer Science

In this course, teachers will learn the fundamentals of teaching Computer Science at the elementary level (K-5). Throughout this course, you will learn and practice strategies to best optimize teaching with the Elementary CodeHS curriculum. You will explore interdisciplinary integration, exposure to physical computing, differentiation, and assessment strategies, in elementary.

Overview of Lessons

Welcome to Teaching Elementary CS
- Introduction
- Elementary CS Overview

Programming Software
- Programming Software Overview
- ScratchJr for K-2
- Scratch for 3-6
- Sharing Options
- Physical Computing

Elementary CS Pedagogy
- Elementary CS Pedagogy Overview
- Computational Thinking (CT)
- Use Modify Create (UMC)
- Debugging Approaches
- Differentiation Strategies

Navigating CodeHS Elementary
- Navigating CodeHS Elementary
- Understanding CodeHS Lessons
- Lesson Planning
- Portal Resources

Now What?! - A Deeper Dive
- Assessment Strategies & Samples
- Course Wrap Up

Details

Course delivery method: Self-Paced Online Delivery
Contact hours: 5 approximate hours
Prerequisite(s): Some experience navigating the CodeHS LMS will be helpful

Course Outcomes

Educators will understand:
- How to navigate CodeHS Elementary to find appropriate lessons
- Learn how to manage students and access resources
- Learn how to use ScratchJr and Scratch
- Have a basic understanding of Physical Computing
- Gain knowledge in Differentiation Strategies and Use Modify Create (UMC)
- Basics of assessment and lesson mapping

Course Criteria for Completion

Once participants have successfully completed all activities in the course, a Certificate of Completion
will be available.

For further information, please visit CodeHS website.