Intros - Breif Introduction 

 

Goals

 By the end of the workshop, teachers will be able to: 

• Explain the different course offerings that Code.org has for K-5 students

• Define all computer science concepts in Code.org’s K-5 courses

• Manage their student’s accounts and track their progress with Code.org’s teacher dashboard

• Confidently facilitate Code.org’s courses in their classroom by taking risks and learning from their students

• Say to their students: “I don’t know. Let’s figure it out together.”

 

Norms

 A list that everyone can see based on what participants suggest. The most important things to cover are points  along these lines:

• Be respectful of people's differing background with computer science -- there are no dumb questions

• Take risks! We're all here to learn

 

Puzzle race activity: meet and greet your fellow participants and complete a puzzle, all the while, working on Computational Thinking Skills:

 

• Creativity

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Persistence

• Problem Solving