Getting Started
Getting Started
Embedded Files
InfuseCS is freely available to educators seeking to promote upper elementary students’ learning in computational thinking and physical science. The InfuseCS team collaborated closely with teachers and students at partner schools in North Carolina and California throughout the design, development, and implementation of the learning environment. Using InfuseCS, students solve physical science problems by identifying relevant facts, conducting scientific investigations, and developing interactive science narratives that reflect their problem-solving experiences. Through this process, students build understanding of key physical science concepts and computational thinking practices. The classroom-friendly activities are designed for classroom settings and are supported by a curriculum that integrates a narrative-centered learning environment with maker activities.
Resources
Resources
Resources for educators, including lesson plans and slide decks for classroom use, are available via a Google Drive folder. The narrative-centered learning environment can be accessed online using web browsers via go.ncsu.edu/infusecs-env. If you are interested in using the InfuseCS narrative-centered learning environment in your classroom, contact us at intellimedia@ncsu.edu to request more information.
Technical Requirements
Technical Requirements
The InfuseCS narrative-centered learning environment is available for Windows PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks with the following minimum specifications.
Windows Laptop or Desktop
Internet Connection Always connected to Internet
Operating System Windows 7 SP1+ (or newer)
Screen Resolution 1280×800
Web Browser Firefox 52 or newer, Chrome 57 or newer, Edge 16 or newer
Computer Processor 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Computer Memory 2.0 GB
Mac Laptop or Desktop
Internet Connection Always connected to Internet
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 (or newer)
Screen Resolution 1280×800
Web Browser Firefox 52 or newer, Chrome 57 or newer, Safari 11 or newer
Computer Processor 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Computer Memory 2.0 GB
Chromebook
Internet Connection Always connected to Internet
Web Browser Chrome 57 or newer
Screen Resolution 1366×768
Computer Processor 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron
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