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Our data includes the number of students in our district that are receiving computer science instruction and integration over the years. We also collected data through surveys to get a quick temperature check on how our teachers were doing with computer science and to see what their needs were so that we could build our professional development to best suit them.
Data
Number of PK - 3 students that received regularly scheduled computer science instruction
previous to 2019 : 0
between 2019 and 2022: 800
Number of teachers teaching computer science
previous to 2019: 4...limited to TAG students and occasional grade levels during library time
present time: 25
Skills gained PK-3 specific to computer science
Decomposition,
Algorithms
Pattern Recognition
Abstraction
Content areas integrating computer science PK-3
Math
Reading/Language Arts
SEL
Science
Social Studies
Library, Music, P.E., Art
Number of teachers participating in summer professional learning around computer science: 50
Computer Science Teacher Survey - May 2022
Key: blue = yes, red = no, orange = N/A
2019-2020
2019-2020
I taught computer science lessons during the 2019-2020 school year.
2019-2020
2019-2020
I integrated computer science into at least one subject during the 2019-2020 school year.
2020-2021
2020-2021
I taught computer science lessons during the 2020-2021 school year.
2020-2021
2020-2021
I integrated computer science into at least one subject during the 2020-2021 school year.
2021-2022
2021-2022
I taught computer science lessons during the 2021-2022 school year.
2021-2022
2021-2022
I integrated computer science into at least one subject during the 2021-2022 school year.
I think it is important for our preschool through third grade students to receive computer science instruction.
I think it is important for our students to have computer science integrated into other subjects.
Professional development provided by the district and/or NewBoCo has increased my knowledge of teaching computer science.
What student benefits do you see related to integrating computer science?
Responses included:
Increased engagement
Hands-on learning
Another way for students to show their learning
Developing teamwork
Using problem-solving skills
Developing perseverance
Increased student self-esteem
Teacher Comments
Teacher Comments
"My students are so engaged when using computer science when it is integrated into other subjects. They also love the CS in SF lessons as well. Hearing them collaborate and use problem solving skills is music to my ears!! Computer Science really does make a difference in kids at any age!! We are so lucky to have so much at their fingertips!!"
"Positive impact on struggling students too."
"My students regularly create pixel art and ask for computer science activities we have done in the past."
"I like watching the traditionally non-successful students find success through CS which increases their self-esteem and willingness to try new things."
Mid-Year Professional Development Impact Surveys
Pre- professional development survey on using the green screen.
Pre- professional development survey on using the green screen
Pre- professional development survey on Scratch Jr.
Post- professional development survey on Scratch Jr.
After the pre-survey was sent out, we added stop-motion to our pd. We had one teacher in the district using stop-motion before the pd.
We really feel like having this hands-on professional development time in March was perfect timing. Grade levels were able to collaborate about how to integrate these tools and many started using them right away.
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