Twine for Educators

In this asynchronous course, participants will acquire essential knowledge and skills to integrate computer science standards within their curriculum by using Twine to craft interactive stories. By the course's conclusion, educators will be well-equipped to effectively integrate interactive storytelling, fostering creativity, engagement, and personalized learning experiences in their classrooms.

Description

In this asynchronous course, participants will acquire essential knowledge and skills to integrate computer science standards within their curriculum by using Twine to craft interactive stories. By the course's conclusion, educators will be well-equipped to effectively integrate interactive storytelling, fostering creativity, engagement, and personalized learning experiences in their classrooms.

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives: The participants will:

  • Use Twine to create interactive stories.
  • Utilize multimedia elements, such as images, to enhance the storytelling experience.
  • Use conditional logic and variables in stories made with Twine.
  • Explore how Twine might be integrated into different educational subjects and grade levels.
  • Familiarize themselves with the PRIMM (Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify and Make) pedagogical framework.  

Prerequisites

Educators from grades 4-12 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, CS content, or Twine.

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:

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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.