Scratch Jr.

Session Info

Get ready for a fun hands-on learning opportunity where you’ll learn how to teachcomputer science to our youngest age level of learners. Participants will be combing CS, literacy, and play to design thinking using the Scratch Jr. and PBS Scratch Jr.. This session will have you experiencing the lessons as a student so you can adapt to your classroom. You’ll learn best practices and gain access to a multimedia training website that you can use later when you work with others or teach the students you serve.

Why does this matter?

House File 2629: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=hf2629

House File 2629 District Requirements:

- All schools (public and non public) develop & implement a K-12 CS plan by July 1, 2022.

- For grades 1 through 6, Computer Science instruction incorporating the standards shall be offered in at least one grade level commencing with the school year beginning July 1, 2023.

- For grades 7 through 8, Computer Science instruction incorporating the standards shall be offered in at least one grade level commencing with the school year beginning July 1, 2023

- One-half unit of computer science commencing with the school year beginning July 1, 2020. The one-half unit shall incorporate the standards and may be offered online.