Programming Using Java

This course will introduce educators to Java coding tools, concepts, and resources. Through asynchronous pre-work modules and the synchronous training sessions, participants will learn how to teach students to create software using Java and the Processing framework.

This course covers programming concepts including variables, data types, conditional statements, loops and methods, as well as pedagogical strategies to help learners write code expressively, engage in inductive learning, explore different project domains through Processing.

Throughout the course, participants will learn through hands-on engagement with a variety of projects, while collaborating with other educators to develop instructional techniques and curriculum for their students in their unique professional contexts.

• Create programs with the Processing Java framework using variables, conditionals, loops, and methods
• Develop strategies for teaching students to code with Java
• Learn pedagogical tools & techniques like code tracing, pair programming, PRIMM, and unplugged coding activities

Before the first day of the live course, participants must have completed the asynchronous modules (sent after registration).

Grade 8 -12 teachers interested in teaching Java

Beginner - Participating educators are not expected to have knowledge or experience with Java

CodeVA professional learning is free for Virginia and DC public school educators, preservice students and educators, and Dept. of Defense Education Activity teachers.

Tuition applies to all out of state and private school educators. You can find out tuition costs HERE. 

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Pre-service teachers and educators should email educators@codevirginia.com for a waiver to register.

Those wishing to pay the tuition costs should email educators@codevirginia.org to be invoiced. CodeVA only accepts credit card payments at this time.