ISTE Standards - Learner

Educators continually improve their practice by developing an understanding of computational thinking and its application as a cross-curricular skill. Educators develop a working knowledge of core components of computational thinking, such as decomposition, gathering and analyzing data, abstraction, algorithm design, and the impacts of computing on people and society.

1.a Set Professional Learning Goals

Set professional learning goals to explore and apply teaching strategies for integrating CT practices into learning activities in ways that enhance student learning of both the academic discipline and CS concepts.

1.b Learn How & When to Use Computation

Learn to recognize where and how computation can be used to enrich data or content to solve discipline-specific problems and are able to connect these opportunities to foundational CT practices and CS concepts.

1.c Leverage CT Experts & Resources

Leverage CT and CS experts, resources and professional learning networks to continuously improve practice integrating CT across content areas.

1.d Develop a Growth Mindset

Develop resilience and perseverance when approaching CS and CT learning experiences, build comfort with ambiguity and open-ended problems, and see failure as an opportunity to learn and innovate.

1.e Recognize Inequities & Opportunities of CT

Recognize how computing and society interact to create opportunities, inequities, responsibilities and threats for individuals and organizations.

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These two activities greatly demonstrate all the standards mentioned. Both activities require computational thinking skills and help integrate concepts of technology and computer science into the classroom and can easily be related to everyday life, making the activities authentic and exciting for students.

We do. 20 Activity ( education.ego.com)

Collecting Treasure with Laural ( Code.org)

Standards - (used for We-Do 2.0)

💎Standard: 1.A - Set professional learning goals to explore and apply teaching strategies for integrating CT practices into learning activities in ways that enhance student learning of both the academic discipline and CS concepts.

Students will practice CT skills by changing code and working with the mechanical hand in order to grab and place objects. This activity allows students to explore and apply strategies using computational ideas. Students will have the ability to make changes to the code depending on what they need the mechanical hand to do. This helps students learn and explore while incorporating 21st-century skills. Educators can integrate CT practices by implementing them into content areas. Teaching students about drones along with coding gives them a descriptive first-time experience of how technology and engineering are used in the real world.

💎Standard: 1.D - Develop resilience and perseverance when approaching CS and CT learning experiences, build comfort with ambiguity and open-ended problems, and see failure as an opportunity to learn and innovate.

As students work with the mechanical claw, they can experience trial and error. Continued effort in the face of obstacles is a desired skill that benefits all people. During this activity, students will be encouraged to practice diligence. This will help build resilience and perseverance regarding computational thinking within computer science and science activities. Resilience is something that is necessary when working in the field of STEM. Seeking opportunities for students to practice the process of computational thinking can be used to solidify and deepen their understanding of STEM concepts.

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Standards -( used for Collecting Treasure)

💎Standard 1.A - Set professional learning goals to explore and apply teaching strategies for integrating CT practices into learning activities in ways that enhance student learning of both the academic discipline and CS concepts.

Students will practice their CT skills by working with algorithm activities. This coding game requires students to consider the steps to achieve specific goals. This activity provides emerging learning strategies for students to learn about algorithms and coding. This activity also provides foundation information regarding CS concepts that utilize data analysis, algorithms, and programming languages.

💎Standard 1.C - Leverage CT and CS experts, resources, and professional learning networks to continuously improve practice integrating CT across content areas.

This program is a great way to integrate learning through technology while teaching students skills that are beneficial in today's time. These game-like activities greatly enhance student learning and CS strategies. Elementary students from multiple grade levels got to work with College level scholars which created a professional learning environment for the students.

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🗨️This activity required me and my partner to first learn about coding and robotics. I've seen myself as a very technology-forward type of educator. During Covid, I worked with ECF and provided Virtual tutoring to students from 1st- to 4th grade. I would use programs like Classkick and Zoom, as well as top down and POV cameras to provide a virtual learning experience with students. During this semester, I have found a number of resources to help grow my own PLN, and my blog is my first step in creating a social platform to reach other educators. Other platforms I have used in the past are Linked In, SSS prep, Teachers-pay-Teachers, YouTube, and Pinterest. These sites allowed me to discover, socialize, and take notes from educators who have been in the game much longer than I have.