1. K-5 PD for Code.org’s Intro to Computer Science Courses
Get everyone IN
Explain A-F
Go over GOALS
Please feel free to take risks and experiment here: No stupid question because all are in the same boat!
Activity to get to know: 1 lie, rest truths in group. Rest try and guess the lie

3. Computational Thinking Practices
Creativity
Collaboration
Communication
Persistence
Problem Solving
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4. Computer science is: logic, problem solving, & creativity
everywhere & every job/career
impacts everyone & should represent everyone
Watch Videos “We are going to watch these short videos to highlight why this NON Profit group is so passionate about delivering FREE education and materials for all”
Discuss these three points

8. What will your students learn?
Not only are students learning computer science skills, they gained valuable problem solving skills, perseverance, determination, and worked on their communication and coaching skills through supporting each other. Plus they are highly engaged!”
Discuss what they should be teaching: Computational Thinking
Go to your website to show them what that is!

9. MO has none of these policies!
Code.org Tracking 9 Policies
MO has none of these policies!
On your website is a link to US map and for any state you can get a fact sheet. Most states have at least one policy in place. Most have certifications or are in progress and most count it as a math and/or science credit.
Only Action for MO in 2009 MO loosely had CS could count as a mathematics credit, but policy was unclear
The Department also clarified that CS cannot count as math in the state.
changing landscape.

10. Teacher Tools! Discover and Fundamentals

11. August 2017 – Courses A thru F
Recommending courses A-F beginning in August of 2017.
Courses 1-4 will become less visible, but indefinitely available.
How they equate? 
Courses A & B ~ Course 1 (each about 30 min of class)
Courses C & D ~ Course 2 (each about 45 min of class)
Courses E ~ Course 3 (about 50 min of class)
Course F ~ Course 4 (about 50 min of class)
What is the plan? Should you begin with A-F? YES!

12. Stage Extras
It is well liked: Includes “Stage Extras” for those students that move faster so don’t jump ahead after what is required
They can do an new drawing with “artist” projects, create an new app with “PlayLab” projects or continue working on a project they started.
Artist Lab and Play Lab are additional freeform tools
Can really see creativity

14. Example Lesson Plan Course 1-4 Example Lesson Plan Course A-F
Stage Extras
Example Lesson Plan Course 1-4
Example Lesson Plan Course A-F

15. A Word about Block Coding
Blocks programming environments have emerged in popularity as stepping stone to text-based languages. (ex: Scratch to Python)
Are they real coding? YES!
Can make sophisticate programs in the
Can practice all same structures without syntax errors
Students using Alice before Java improved grades (3.0 average compared to 1.2 average)
More students continued on to further programming (88% compared to 47%)

16. Computer science is foundational. What should you stress? Vocabulary
Problem solving
Basic Structures (sequence, repetition, decision)
Creativity

17. Teacher / Learner / Observer
is role-playing during PD to model a lesson. After the modeled lesson, the Observer leads a discussion with everyone on the pedagogy of the lesson.
* Teacher - This groups teaches a lesson
* Learner - This group pretends to be students
* Observer - The facilitator observes the lesson
and leads a discussion after the modeled lesson
Practice Unplugged. Why? Takes the most instruction time and should. Learn about concepts before you use them.

18. Getting Loopy!

19. TLO Planning @TeachCode | #CodeorgPD
Get people into groups before lunch and assign TLO activities. They can use lunch to start brainstorming.
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20. Lunch Community Challenge # 2: Lunch @TeachCode #CodeorgPD
Break until 12:30 PM
Community Challenge # 2:
Lunch
Find someone you don’t know and tweet an “ussie”
Be sure to tag your new buddy’s Twitter handle, and tell us one thing you have in common.
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21. TLO Presentations Prep for your TLO activities
Number off at your table 1 and 2
Activities:
Group 1 - Course 2 – Conditionals with Cards (Pg. 139)
Group 2 - Course 3 – Song Writing (Pg. 207)
Pick two groups (doing different activities) to present for the class.
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22. Strategies for teaching CS
Ditch uniformity
Frequent breaks
Collaborate
Don’t be a know it all.
Most of all, encourage them to take risks & they will fail, but they will LEARN
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23. Strategies for teaching CS
Utilize pair programming whenever possible during the activity.
Encourage students with questions/challenges to start by asking their partner.
Remind students to use the debugging process before you.
Have students describe the problem that they’re seeing. What is it supposed to do? What does it do? What does that tell you? (leading them to problem solve on own)
Remind frustrated students that frustration is a step on the path to learning, and that persistence will pay off.
Teacher Tip:
Show the students the right way to help classmates:
●  Don’t sit in the classmate’s chair
●  Don’t use the classmate’s keyboard
●  Don’t touch the classmate’s mouse
●  Make sure the classmate can describe the solution to you out loud before you walk away

24. Code.org Debugging Recipe
Pg. 7-9 in your Curriculum Guide
Reference “debugging recipe” pages 7, 8 and 9 in curriculum guide.

25. Pair Programming
Show video-
Pair programming - Students can add the partner through the system since sharing a computer. You can see progress of both.   Use to only register on the student account that was driver.

26. Equity in CS
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27. Equity in CS Setting Expectations
We will not solve everything right here and now
Focus comments on behaviors and beliefs, not people
(No personal attacks)
Do not interrupt, the facilitator will moderate
If you have a comment that you don’t want to lose, write it down and put it in the bag
If you have a question/comment that you don’t want to bring up yourself, you can write it down anonymously and put it in the bag
If your temper gets out of hand, you will be asked to step outside
Setting Expectations
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28. What is equity?
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29. Equity in CS Learn more: http://forum.code.org/c/plc/equity
Top Five Tips for Creating a More Equitable CS Learning Environment in Your Classroom
Reflect on your own biases and assumptions about computer science. Ensure you are aware of the inequity you might be creating through your words and actions in the classroom.
Signal an inclusive and equitable classroom environment at all times through your actions, seating arrangements, strategic grouping choices, posters and classroom decorations, etc.
Facilitate conversations and activities in which students reflect on their biases and assumptions about themselves and others as they pertain to computer science and STEM education.
Explicitly teach strategies for students to employ when confronted with bias from others, both in and out of the classroom.
Foster a culture of resiliency, tenacity and grit by modeling and supporting student self-advocacy.
Learn more:
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30. Beyond Today’s Training: Getting support and getting connected
Need to refresh your CS skills before you teach?
Try our online K5 PD! studio.code.org/s/K5-OnlinePD
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31. Forums @TeachCode | #CodeorgPD
forum.code.org
Public, open to anyone on the web but requires Code Studio login to post.
A great place to:
Engage in conversation
Share best practices
Ask questions
Serve as a moderator
Not a great place to:
Report bugs or seek technical support (do that on support.code.org)
Vent or dominate
And visit the forums to be active
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32. What to do next?
Host an Hour of Code for you students this Dec
Link to video
youtube:
Hi-res:
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33. The Hour of Code Sign up early to receive free posters and stickers!
At the end of the survey you will have the opportunity to choose whether you’d like Code.org to send you (at no cost) Course 1 or
Course 2/3 unplugged activity materials.
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34. CS Discoveries is next

35. Write or Tweet your best take-away from today
Closing
Done with 10 puzzles?
Complete Survey
Write or Tweet your best take-away from today
If they get their 10 done, they will be sent materials to do the unplugged lessons like playing cards and dice.
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