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Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries Part 2

Middle School Elective (CSD) Part II further prepares educators to teach the Code.org elective Computer Science Discoveries by unpacking the last four modules while developing a deeper understanding of computer science and computational thinking.

Description

Code.org's Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) curriculum provides students with opportunities to explore many facets of computer science, including programming, physical computing, data, and AI/Machine Learning. Student work includes creating games using sprites, user-centered software design, the importance of data in solving problems, physical computing devices, and an introduction to developing a machine learning model.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed the following course or extensive knowledge in implementing the course currriculum:

Audience

Middle school teachers interested in teaching the Computer Science Discoveries curriculum

Knowledge Level

Intermediate - Participating educators may have some knowledge and/or experience teaching the Computer Science Discoveries Course.

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

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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.

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