Tech pathway
3 Modules
Vision Boards
1. Why Computer Science? CS for all
Students will learn about the world of computer science and how it can relate to them.. Computer science holds possibilities for students' future careers. Students will connect computer science with issues, activities, products, media, and people that already have their interest. They will be introduced to the idea that CS is a collaborative and social experience. They will learn that they can become producers of CS products as they learn to use Code.org's App Lab, .
3 Modules
Speaker Visit
Pair Programming
2. Why apps matter & how to make them
In this unit, students will make a simple app to introduce CS in a way that motivates students with different levels of CS experience. Students will be introduced to the process of designing and coding an app.
3 Modules
Careers in Computer Science
3. BAsic Computer Science & App development
Students and teachers explore careers in Computer Science and learn skills to develop an App from start to finish (as opposed to remixing). Teachers guide students as they learn and practice routines for designing and programming in a block-based environment.
4 Modules
Debugging
4. More Apps: modifying apps & learning more complex CS
Students develop and/or remix apps that can perform increasingly complex functions. Most useful apps perform more than a single function. Students learn and apply their developing computer science skills to increase their apps usefulness.
App completion & showcase
Reflection
5. The Project
In this unit, the teachers and students organize an App Fair or other event to share their apps with their communities.
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