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A full computer science curriculum for
the 21st century
Using CoderZ in the
Iowa
Classroom
Randy Swartz,
District Account Manager

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Agenda
• How CoderZ Solves
Challenges in the Classroom
• CoderZ Curriculum
• Iowa Computer Science
Grant

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Solving the STEM Education Challenge
LACK OF
TECHNOLOGY
TEACHERS
LOW CONFIDENCE OF
TEACHERS TO TEACH
TECHNOLOGY
Aligned to standards
LEVEL OF STUDENTS’
ENGAGEMENT
Gamification
SUSTAINABILITY +
EXPENSIVE
RESOURCES
EQUITY + ACCESS TO
EQUIPMENT
Virtual Platform

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Countries
29+
Schools
5000+
Users
1,000,000+

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Reaching more kids
Multiple points of entry
Flexible curriculum
Cross-disciplinary standards
Differentiation and extensions

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Montezuma JR SR High School
Olivia Smith is heavily involved in the problem
solving with the students. Besides being the school
in Iowa that included the highest number of
students and the highest amount of completion - her
students were engaged and working diligently the
entire class period (I observed). She has also found
creative ways to incorporate CoderZ Curricula with
state testing practice.
Woodbury Central High School &
Woodbury Central Middle School
Dr. Taylor Kempers made sure her staff encouraged the
students to “play and enjoy.” In doing so, her robotics
programs are now growing in numbers. CoderZ has noticeable
effects on her students’ confidence levels – and encouraged
students (who wouldn’t normally socialize) to work together!
Observed Classrooms
in Iowa

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By supporting teachers
Teacher Guide
Platform Features
Professional Development

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Teacher Guide

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Professional Development
Hands-on workshops
Aligned to standards
Covers all needed content and pedagogy
Supports teachers new to computing

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Full Suite of Teacher
Resources

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Engaging student interface

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Accessibility Features
Language selection
Partnership with UserWay
Full ADA/WCAG 2.1 compliance

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CoderZ Curriculum
Suggested for
grade 4 - 6
CoderZ Adventure with
LEGO®
Education Spike™ Prime
Suggested for
grade 6 - 9
Cyber Robotics
101
Suggested for
grade 5 - 6
Code
Farm
Suggested for
grade 8 - 12
Cyber Robotics
102
Suggested for
grade 8 - 12
Python
Gym

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CoderZ Curriculum
Suggested for
grade 4 - 6
CoderZ Adventure with
LEGO® Education Spike™
Prime
Guided Inquiry with interactive experimentation
Exploring how hardware and software interact
Critical thinking and program debugging

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CoderZ Curriculum
Suggested for
grade 5 - 6
Code
Farm
Using sensors to learn about the robots environment
Repeat loops and variables
Conditional statements and algorithms

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CoderZ Curriculum
Suggested for
grade 6 - 9
Cyber Robotics
101
Advanced navigation techniques
Robot –environment interactions and detection
Control flow with loops, conditionals,
and advanced algorithms

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CoderZ Curriculum
Suggested for
grade 8 - 12
Cyber Robotics
102
Advanced course focused on physics and engineering principles
Choosing and coding the most efficient solutions
Complex algorithms with extensive use of variables

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CoderZ Curriculum
Text-based coding for follow up to Cyber Robotics 102
Self directed missions for students with intermediate
understanding of coding
Advanced data structures
Suggested for
grade 8 - 12
Python
Gym

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• Review Computer Science Curriculum
and PD Instructions/Information Page:
bit.ly/iowacsgrant
• Contact Randy Swartz at
rswartz@gocoderz.com for assistance
with the application
Other Ways the CoderZ Team Can Help

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Link to the DOE Step-by-Step Guide
Bit.ly/iowagranthelp

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• Here is the login page:
bit.ly/iowalogin
• Contact Randy Swartz at
rswartz@gocoderz.com for assistance
with the application
Login/Create User Name and Follow the Steps

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• $50,000 Per District
• Looking for sustainability?
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year licenses
• SPECIAL OFFER: Get
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for FREE if you sign up for
the grant today.

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Get a CoderZ Price Quote from Randy!

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Getting Started

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Don’t forget about the
“Expenditure Reimbursement Claim”
Section
The Department reimburses actual and allowable expenditures for
goods and services incurred during the grant period. To receive
reimbursement of authorized expenditures a grantee must submit a
Claim for Reimbursement via IowaGrants.gov. Grantees must
maintain records identifying the source and application of funds
for each budget line item. Only items listed in the approved grant
are eligible for reimbursement.
Claims should be filed twice per year unless otherwise mutually
agreed upon. Grantees must submit a progress report and claim
even if no costs were incurred (zero claim) or no activities took
place during that time period.