Launching Computer Science Asynchronous Modules

Launching Computer Science will prepare educators to include computer science standards into their regular curriculum.

Description

This course is offered asynchronously and is delivered via Canvas.

Participants will explore the Virginia Computer Science Standards of Learning and learn how to connect the CS SOLs to the 5 C’s (communication, creative thinking, collaboration, critical thinking and citizenship) and the Virginia Profile of a Graduate. Participants will also gain practical, hands-on experience with entry level computer science tools.

There are three course format options for this course. Please be sure you are registering for the correct one, based on your preferences.

  1. Facilitated, time constrained version (usually two weeks to complete all modules and assignments) resulting in a certificate of completion.

  2. Not Facilitated, not time constrained version not resulting in a certificate of completion (e-learning that is informational and reflective only)

  3. Not Facilitated, not time constrained version resulting in a certificate of completion. (e-learning with required coursework submitted for review) Now live!

Disclaimer Statement for e-Learning Modules 

You are enrolled in the same course for either option; the choice to proceed with the required checkpoint quizzes to earn a certificate is yours to make and you may change your mind at any time and return to the quizzes to earn completion credit for each module.

Course Objectives

  • Relate computer science standards to current subject areas and find ways to make connections between the curricula
  • Investigate what computer science is and how CS can equip our students for problem solving in a technology filled world.
  • Examine current practices and identify where modifications can be made to include more computer science vocabulary and skills.
  • Create student-facing unplugged activities for exploring CS concepts

Audience

Educators from grades K-8 and all content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning.

Knowledge Level

Beginner - Participating educators need no knowledge or experience with the CS SOLs or CS content.

Registration Notes

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

Please note that you must have an approved VA Public School or DC Public School email domain to register. If you are not seeing a register button, it is due to one of the following reasons:

1. Your email is not all lowercase

2. Your email domain is not approved

3. Your profile is incomplete (a completed customer profile is required for registration).

If you are having trouble registering, please use this document to make sure you have completed all the necessary steps.

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.