1. UTeach Computer Science Principles
UTeach CS Principles uteachcs.org
Presenters:
Justin Cannady - Curriculum Specialist
Michael DeGraff - Teacher Support Specialist
UTeach Computer Science Principles

2. UTeach Computer Science Computer Science Education
The Need
In January 2016, the President announced the CS For All Initiative
K-12 students to learn CS & be equipped w/ computational skills
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Computer Science Education

3. UTeach Computer Science NSF CS Principles → AP CS Principles
Goals of AP CS Principles Framework
Broaden the participation of young women & students from other groups historically underrepresented in CS.
Engage more & different students in high school computer science (and eventually… AP)
AP CSP Introduction
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NSF CS Principles → AP CS Principles

4. UTeach Computer Science UTeach CS Principles
The Goal of our UTeach CS Principles Curriculum
Our curriculum is built on Thriving in Our Digital World, a high school course designed 5 years ago at UT Austin explicitly designed to engage young women and students from other groups historically underrepresented in computing.
After 4 years of piloting in Texas through dual enrollment, the UTeach Institute via UTeach CS Principles is focused on scaling the AP course nationally.
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5. UTeach Computer Science UTeach CS Principles
UTeach CS Principles Curriculum – 6 Units
Digital Media Processing
Big Data
Programming
Data Representation
Computational Thinking
Innovative Technologies
Unit 3 Data Representation Anchor Video
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6. X Marks the Spot

8. X Marks the Spot Your Task:
Produce a compressed version of the directions so that a stranger could follow them with minimal instructions and find the location of the buried treasure.
Your minimal instructions should be confined to a brief 3- or 4- sentence description — one that could be given completely orally and easily remembered.
Create a copy of this spreadsheet to track and compare your solutions. Submit your work
when finished.
tinyurl.com/UTeachCSPxmarks

9. UTeach Computer Science UTeach CS Principles
What Makes This Course Different From Other AP CS Principles Courses?
Students collaborate on projects and design creative solutions to real-world problems;
Focuses less on programming, more on developing deep conceptual understanding & computational thinking skills;
Originally piloted for 4 years with 40+ teachers; now working with the 2016/2017 cohort of 170+ teachers
Developed for high schools with input from high school CS teachers
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UTeach CS Principles

10. UTeach Computer Science UTeach CS Principles
What Makes This Course Different From Other AP CS Principles Courses?
Designed to be flexible, to provide access to teachers and students in a wide variety of classrooms and schools;
Offers a turnkey curriculum that—coupled with an intensive PD and support model—can be implemented by teachers with no background in computer science;
Designed to make interdisciplinary connections;
…AND is endorsed by the College Board!
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11. UTeach Computer Science UTeach CS Principles: Recruiting Students
Who Should Be Recruited to Take the Course?
Young women
Students of color
9th- and 10th-grade students who plan to go on to AP CS A
Any students with an interest in computer science
(The College Board suggests that students should have completed Algebra I).
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UTeach CS Principles: Recruiting Students

12. UTeach Computer Science
Who Should Teach the Course?
Teachers with any content background who have an interest in teaching computer science
Teachers with expertise in computer science
Teachers with expertise in project-based instruction
Teachers committed to broadening participation in STEM
Math teachers like you with an interest in teaching computer science or already teach an AP CS course!
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UTeach CS Principles:
Our Professional Learning Model

13. UTeach Computer Science
Teacher PD & Support (Year 1 – 3 of grant)
Intensive 5-day summer professional learning workshops that prepare teachers to teach the course,
Year-round “Just-in-time” webinars to help teachers prepare for each upcoming unit,
A single UTeach point of contact for on-demand coaching and individualized and phone support …
Self-paced online modules (June 12–July 21 or July 8–Aug 18).
Information sessions/webinars for counselors
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UTeach CS Principles:
Our Professional Learning Model

14. UTeach Computer Science
Teacher 2017 Workshops
Fayetteville, AR (July 18-21)
Irvine, CA (June 26-30)
Overland Park, KS (June 19-23)
Boston, MA (Aug 7-11)
Austin, TX (June 5-9)
Dallas, TX (July 17-21)
Morgantown, WV (July 17-31)
Seattle, WA (Aug 7-11)
Online training: June 12–July 21 or July 10–Aug 18
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UTeach CS Principles:
Professional Learning Opportunities for Summer 2017

16. UTeach Computer Science
Thank you! If interested in learning more about teacher opportunities, contact us at:
uteachcs.org
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