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Promoting the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards
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Think Like a Computer!
3rd grade: Students work in teams to write directions to move the teacher from the doorway to an object in the room.
NYS Standard: 2-3.CT.4Identify multiple ways that the same problem could be decomposed into smaller steps.
Executive Function:
- Storing and manipulating visual and verbal information
- Remembering details
- Holding on to information while considering other information
- Shifting focus from one event to another
- Following multiple steps
- Identifying cause-and-effect relationships
- Catching and correcting errors
- Predicting outcomes
- Anticipating
- Working towards a goal
AI, Human, or Both?
4th or 5th Grade: Students will work with a partner to figure out if different decisions are made by a human, a computer, or both working together.
NYS Standard: 4-6.IC.5Explain how computer systems play a role in human decision-making.
Executive Function:
- Remembering details
- Holding on to information while considering other information
- Shifting focus from one event to another
- Following multiple steps
- Identifying cause-and-effect relationships
- Catching and correcting errors
- Predicting outcomes
- Working towards a goal
Help Desk Hero: Troubleshooting Role-Play
3rd Grade: Students will learn how to describe a technology problem and follow troubleshooting steps to solve it.
NYS Standard: 2-3.NSD.3Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a simple technology problem.
Executive Function:
- Remembering details
- Holding on to information while considering other information
- Shifting focus from one event to another
- Following multiple steps
- Identifying cause-and-effect relationships
- Catching and correcting errors
- Predicting outcomes
- Working towards a goal
- Persisting in a task
- Focusing
- Evaluating
Social Media Dilemma
5th Grade: Students will read scenarios that encourage critical thinking about online privacy.
NYS Standard: 4-6.CY.3 Describe trade-offs between allowing information to be public and keeping information private and secure.
Executive Function:
- Remembering details
- Identifying cause-and-effect relationships
- Shifting focus from one event to another
- Changing perspective
- Seeing multiple sides to a situation
- Being open to others' points of view
- Considering future consequences in light of current action
- Generating possible solutions
- Anticipating
- Predicting Outcomes
Be an Author!
3rd Grade: Students will write a fictional story using 2 different digital tools. Note: You may want to change the applications students can use based on what your district has access to as the list provided is a basic sampling for students.
NYS Standard: 2-3.DL.4 Use a variety of digital tools and resources to create digital artifacts.
Executive Function:
- Remembering details
- Holding on to information while considering other information
- Shifting focus from one event to another
- Being creative
- Working toward a goal
- Organizing actions and thoughts
- Creating mental images
- Focusing
- Concentrating
- Initiating a Task
- Persisting in a task
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