Computational Thinking and Coding for Every Student: The Teachers Getting-Started Guide
English
By (author): Jane Krauss Kiki Prottsman
Empower tomorrows tech innovators
Our students are avid users and consumers of technology. Isnt it time that they see themselves as the next technological innovators, too? Computational Thinking and Coding for Every Student is the beginners guide for K-12 educators who want to learn to integrate the basics of computer science into their curriculum. Readers will find
- Practical strategies for teaching computational thinking and the beginning steps to introduce coding at any grade level, across disciplines, and during out-of-school time
- Instruction-ready lessons and activities for every grade
- Specific guidance for designing a learning pathway for elementary, middle, or high school students
- Justification for making coding and computer science accessible to all
- A glossary with definitions of key computer science terms, a discussion guide with tips for making the most of the book, and companion website with videos, activities, and other resources
Momentum for computer science education is growing as educators and parents realize how fundamental computing has become for the jobs of the future. This book is for educators who see all of their students as creative thinkers and active contributors to tomorrows innovations.
Kiki Prottsman and Jane Krauss have been at the forefront of the rising popularity of computer science and are experts in the issues that the field faces, such as equity and diversity. In this book, theyve condensed years of research and practitioner experience into an easy to read narrative about what computer science is, why it is important, and how to teach it to a variety of audiences. Their ideas arent just good, they are research-based and have been in practice in thousands of classroomsSo to the hundreds and thousands of teachers who are considering, learning, or actively teaching computer sciencethis book is well worth your time.Pat Yongpradit
Chief Academic Officer, Code.org See more
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