Denison Elementary Computer Science is Elementary Blueprint
Contact Information
Contact Information
Stephanie Prussing
Stephanie Prussing
K-3 Technology Instructor
K-3 Technology Instructor
Darin Johnson
Darin Johnson
PK-5 Technology Integrationist
PK-5 Technology Integrationist
Introduction
Introduction
Technology is changing the way we live, work, and teach. Changes are needed in the educational system in order to better prepare our students who will be joining a workforce that values creativity and flexible thinking as much, if not more than, fixed sets of skills.
Technology is changing the way we live, work, and teach. Changes are needed in the educational system in order to better prepare our students who will be joining a workforce that values creativity and flexible thinking as much, if not more than, fixed sets of skills.
Objectives
Objectives
- Transform the existing computer lab into a more flexible workspace where students are inspired to communicate, collaborate, create, and think critically to solve complex problems using computer science.
- Rewrite the educational technology curriculum in order to provide students...
- a curriculum aligned with the Iowa Computer Science Standards and Iowa Core Curriculum (21st Century Skills, Universal Constructs, and Career Exploration)
- a firm foundation in essential skills.
- advanced computer science skills, such as logic and reasoning, computer programming, and robotics.
- more opportunities to solve open-ended problems.
- Create an Engineering Cohort comprised of grade-level representatives who will brainstorm ways to integrate the skills from the educational technology into the core subject areas in all classrooms.
- Collaborate with community business partners to ensure our curriculum and workspace are preparing our learners to become productive members of a technology-dominated workforce.
Student & School Demographics
Student & School Demographics
