Programming Languages

Programming Using Scratch I introduces educators to the Scratch programming tool and block-based programming, basic understanding of programming concepts, and understand best practices for integrating programming into K-8 classrooms.

Programming Using Scratch II builds upon participant's knowledge of Scratch programming tools and concepts as well as introduce and expand their knowledge on using variables, operators, sensing blocks, and My Blocks within the programming platform.

Programming Using Python I introduces educators to introductory Python coding principles tools and resources, expanding their knowledge of how to code and how to teach coding to novice CS students.

This course builds upon participants' prior knowledge of the Python coding language, tools, and concepts, covering functions with parameters and return values, lists/dictionaries, and iteration.

Programming with Java introduces educators to the Java coding language through hands-on, creative programming using the Processing framework.

This asynchronous course allows educators to explore the Twine platform for interactive storytelling and consider how to apply it in their classroom.​​