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Micro Session #2: Overview of the Computer Science Standards

Micro Session #2 gives participants an opportunity to explore strands of the Virginia Computer Science standards.

Description

This introductory session explores the six strands of the Computer Science (CS) SOLs and the grade level and/or elective standards that they help frame. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how each CS strand can be applied in the classroom and will be introduced to state provided accompanying resources and lessons developed by CodeVA.

Course Objectives

Guiding Questions:
  • What are the strands in the Computer Science Standards of Learning and what do they mean?
  • How can I learn more about the six CS Strands?
  • Why does Virginia offer both integrated and elective computer science standards?

Prerequisites

Attendance of Micro Session #1 preferred, but not required

Audience

  • Educators from grades K-8 and all content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning.
  • CS Ready Schools Impact Team Members

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.

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