Dillon Middle School Technology

Mr. Anderson

janderson@dillonschools.org

Introduction

We use code.org as our curriculum for the 7th grade and take students through a series of modules to develop skills around creating their own video game web page, apps etc.  Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory, classroom-based course designed with the new-to-CS student and teacher in mind. The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, web development, design, and data. The course inspires students as they build their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.

Content Taught:

Curriculum We will be using code.org curriculum, which has . The AP Computer Science A course teaches fundamental programming topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and ethical and social implications of computing.

 Unit Topics Unit 1 - Problem Solving and Computing

Unit 2 - Web Development

Unit 3 - Interactive Animations and Games

Unit 4 - The Design Process

Unit 5 - Data and Society

Unit 6 - Physical Computing

What You Can Expect of Your Instructor The course instructor serves more as a facilitator of learning than as a traditional lecturer. The instructor is sensitive to the needs of new learners of sophisticated computer applications and has an understanding of the challenges associated with teaching and learning software applications.

 Thank you for:

• Being respectful to your teacher and fellow students

• Keeping the classroom clean and neat

• Participating in class

• Doing your best

Reminders:

·       Verbal reminder

·       Student/teacher conference

·       Phone call home—Referral to the office