1. LAURA HUMMELL lhummell@pa.gov
COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ALL IU17 Professional Development THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
LAURA HUMMELL
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2. SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF
INTRODUCTIONS
PLEASE SHARE:
YOUR NAME
YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT
SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF
WHAT YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP
Entire document available online at
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3. Understand Act 86 and its impact on your students/school/district
OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY
Review information available on PDE SAS PA Computer Science for ALL PLC and related online resources
Understand Act 86 and its impact on your students/school/district
Apply Act 86 information to your school/district
Create draft of local approval process for CS/IT courses to be substituted for Mathematics or Science
Generate SWOT and gap analyses for CS/IT in your school/district
Provide recommendations to your school/district for CS/IT
Provide recommendations to the state workgroup for CS/IT
Entire document available online at
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4. Short Term Priorities: CS for ALL Vision, Mission, Common Language
CS for ALL STATE LEVEL PRIORITIES
Short Term Priorities:
CS for ALL Vision, Mission, Common Language
CS for ALL Communication Network
CS for ALL Toolkit
Entire document available online at
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5. Long Term Priorities: CS for ALL STATE LEVEL PRIORITIES
Diversify and increase the number of Pa teachers prepared to provide effective CS/IT education.
Diversify and increase the number of Pa students in CS-related PK-20, post-secondary, and workforce opportunities.
Increase and diversify the number of Pennsylvanian's that are CS literate.
Entire document available online at
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6. We are developing an integrated communication strategy for our work.
PA CS4ALL
We were charged with identifying a vision, mission, and common language.
We are developing an integrated communication strategy for our work.
As part of that strategy we will generate a web presence for this work.
We want to highlight and elevate current and future initiatives with STEM and CS emphases.
We will be meeting throughout the summer to further identify areas of need and implementation model examples.
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7. A guidance document was released in January (see handout).
PA CS4ALL
The emphasis on Computer Science for All in Pennsylvania has taken a considerable amount of focus over the last six months due to Act 86 of 2016.
The group is reviewing national standards, state standards, and the K-12 Computer Science Framework.
A guidance document was released in January (see handout).
FAQs are undergoing the approval process now.
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8. Guidance document emphasizes:
PA CS for ALL COMMITTEE
Guidance document emphasizes:
Improved access to computer science learning opportunities and pathways for all students
Allows high school students to apply up to one credit towards a math or science high school graduation credit requirement upon successful completion of computer science or information technology coursework.
This law is effective beginning with students graduating from a public high school at the end of the school year, and continuing each school year thereafter.
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9. PA CS4ALL
Computer science refers to the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.
The hardware aspect of computer science overlaps with electrical engineering. It covers the basic design of computers and the way they work.
The software side of computer science covers programming concepts as well as specific programming languages.
User-focused aspects of computer science include computer graphics and user interface design.
Since nearly all computers are now connected to the Internet, the computer science umbrella covers Internet technologies as well.
ACM Report Running on Empty 2010 p 10
and
A fundamental understanding of how a computer "computes," or performs calculations, provides the foundation for comprehending more advanced concepts.
For example, understanding how a computer operates in binary allows you to understand how computers add, subtract, and perform other operations. Learning about logic gates enables you to make sense of processor architecture.
Programming concepts include functions, algorithms, and source code design. Computer science also covers compilers, operating systems, and software applications.
This includes Internet protocols, telecommunications, and networking concepts. It also involves practical applications, such as web design and network administration.
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10. Computer science education includes the following elements:
PA CS4ALL
Computer science education includes the following elements:
Design (both software and hardware),
Creation of digital artifacts,
Abstraction,
Logic,
Algorithm development and implementation,
Programming paradigms and languages,
Theoretical foundations,
Networks,
Graphics,
Databases and information retrieval, information
Security and privacy,
Artificial intelligence,
The relationship between computing and mathematics,
The limits of computation,
Applications in information technology and information systems, and
The social impacts of computing.
ACM Report Running on Empty 2010 p 10
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11. Reasons Why Students Should Study CS/IT
Educational
Computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) skills, like computational thinking, collaboration, recognizing and defining a problem, generating and using abstractions, testing and refining computational artifacts, design thinking, communicating and collaborating with diverse cultures, are valuable assets in a changing, 21st century economy.
Economic
Computing occupations are the number one source of all new wages in the U.S. and make up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM fields, making CS one of the most in-demand skill sets from employers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CS and IT jobs are projected to grow by 12 percent between 2012 and Currently, Pennsylvania has 20,192 open computer science jobs (3.4 times the average demand rate in Pennsylvania).
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12. Factors Local Districts Should Consider
What factors should the locally developed decision process include when considering whether or not to substitute a computer science (CS) or information technology (IT) course for a mathematics or science course?
LEAs should develop a board-approved process which includes:
Established specific eligibility criteria for which CS and IT courses could be applied toward math or science graduation requirements;
Students in grades 9-12 seeking approval prior to taking a CS or IT course to apply a CS or IT course toward math or science graduation requirements;
Consideration of whether application of coursework earned outside of the school year toward graduation would be permissible;
How the course was planned instruction and aligned with local, state, and/or national content standards for CS or IT;
The length of the course in relation to the planned instruction;
The comprehensiveness of the course in relation to the content standards;
Options for CS/IT coursework that are consistent with other options for fulfilling graduation requirements under local policy; and
Whether the student successfully completes the course.
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13. Develop stakeholders’ group
Development of Local Approval Process
How can districts develop and implement a process for local approval of a CS/IT course for HS graduation?
Develop stakeholders’ group
Administrators
School Counselors
Teachers
Students
Community members
Parents
Have stakeholders meet regularly
Review guidance document
Review existing state and district models
Review existing curricular resources
Review frameworks
Review standards
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14. Develop short and long term goals Set timeline for implementation
Development of Local Approval Process
How can districts develop and implement a process for local approval of a CS/IT course for HS graduation?
Develop short and long term goals
Set timeline for implementation
Analyze existing factors
Personnel
Facilities
Budget
Scheduling
Organization
Short term implementation
Long term implementation
Analyze progress of scheduling, frameworks and standards as needed
Review and revise as needed
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15. Review ACT 86 information
Development of Local Approval Process
10:15-11:15
Review ACT 86 information
Brainstorm for local needs concerning ACT 86 and course substitution
Develop short and long term plans for a local process
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16. SWOT ANALYSES FOR LOCAL/STATE
Entire document available online at
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17. Generate a SWOT and gap analysis for CS/IT in your school/district
Development of Local Approval Process
11:15-12:00
Think-Pair-Share
Generate a SWOT and gap analysis for CS/IT in your school/district
Provide recommendations for CS/IT in your school/district
Share your information
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18. 12:00-1:00 LUNCH Development of Local Approval Process
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19. CS Integration Model Work Session (Small Group)
Development of Local Approval Process
1:00 – 2:00
CS Integration Model Work Session (Small Group)
Provide recommendations for CS/IT in your school/district short-term
Provide recommendations for CS/IT in your school/district long-term
Local approval process
Local framework
Local standards
Local courses
Local teacher professional development
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20. Summary and Conclusion (Whole Group) Act 86 and CS Planning Next Steps
Development of Local Approval Process
2:00 – 2:30
Summary and Conclusion (Whole Group)
Act 86 and CS Planning Next Steps
CS/IT Instruction, Integration and Assessments Next Steps
Q&A
Session Evaluation
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21. FOR UPDATES OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
STEM Advisors’ Contact Information
FOR UPDATES OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
LAURA HUMMELL, Technology and Engineering Advisor
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