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Introduction to Computer Science Workshop
April 19, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
If you are a teacher, librarian, summer food service program, afterschool program staff member or camp staff member the following free workshop will be of interest to you. Please mark your calendar for Thursday, April 19th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
IT-oLogy will conduct a no cost 4-hour hands-on workshop on infusing project base learning activities into lesson plans. In addition, you will learn introductory computer science concepts such as loops, conditionals and functions, and how to teach computer science skills such as, algorithm, critical thinking, logic, persistence, creativity in problem-solving through collaboration. These skills will be addressed through hands-on “unplugged” and online activities.
The curriculum provided by Code.org aligns with South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy standards and CSTA Computer Science Standards with multiple connections to content standards in ELA, Mathematics and Science.
After the workshop is completed and the attendance roster is submitted to Code.org, each attendee, after completing 10 levels, will receive (at no cost):
- Printed curriculum guide
- Certificate of completion
- Classroom supplies for the unplugged lessons – link will be provided to select your free supplies
Sponsored by IT-oLogy & End Child Hunger SC
