Code.org is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science education. It produces online curriculum taught in over 100,000 schools worldwide. Code Studio is Code.org's free online curriculum for K-5 students, which includes self-guided video lessons. The curriculum is divided into courses by grade level, blending online tutorials with offline activities. Code.org also provides professional development for teachers and resources for computer science education from middle school through high school, including Exploring Computer Science and AP Computer Science courses.

1. TCEA TEC-SIG
8 October 2015
@HalSpeed @TACSEd
http://www.slideshare.net/Hal_Speed/

2. Who is Code.org?
 A public 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to bringing computer
science to every school, and increasing participation by
women and underrepresented students of color.
 Producer of 100 hours of online curriculum taught in
100,000 schools worldwide.
 Partner of 60 US school districts, including the 7 largest.
 The organizer of the Hour of Code campaign.
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4. Code Studio
 Introducing Code Studio: Code.org’s free, open-source,
online curriculum.
 Already adopted by 100,000 teachers. 98% recommend it.
 Include self guided videos with lectures by Bill Gates, Chris
Bosh.
 Align and reinforce concepts and skill taught in Math, English
Language Arts, and Science standards.
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5. CS Fundamentals: Computer Science for
Elementary Students
 Code Studio CS Fundamental’s curriculum is designed
for students in grade K-5.
 Each course is ~20 lessons, ~40 minutes each
Course 1: for early readers, ages 4-6 (Grades K-1)
Course 2: for beginners, ages 6+ (Grades 2-3)
Course 3: for ages 6+ (Grades 4-5)
 Blend of online tutorials with “unplugged” activities.
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6. Computer Science Fundamentals
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studio.code.org
New app, new characters, new puzzles, new activities
Simplified for young children
Build your own app and share with friends

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Student Progress Experience Teacher Experience

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Any PC, tablet, and also “unplugged”

10. High quality, no cost PD workshops
 Find a workshop at http://code.org/k5
 Also online self-paced videos
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11. What you’ll get from this workshop
 In-person instruction
 Printed curriculum guide
 Certificate of completion
 Classroom supplies for unplugged lessons
 Fun Code.org swag
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12. Middle School
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13. Computer Science in Science
13 https://code.org/curriculum/science

14. Computer Science in Algebra
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https://code.org/curriculum/algebra
www.bootstrapworld.org

15. High School
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16. Exploring Computer Science
 Human Computer Interaction
 Introduction to the concepts of computing
 Problem Solving
 Computational thinking
 Web Design
 Web page design
 Introduction to Programming
 Design programming solutions to a variety of problems
 Computer and Data Analysis
 Use computers to translate, process and visualize data
 Robotics
 Build and program a robot
exploringcs.org
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bit.ly/code-ecs-teacher-resources

17. AP CS Principles – 2016-2017
 Computational Thinking
Practices
1. Connecting Computing
2. Creating Computational
Artifacts
3. Abstracting
4. Analyzing Problems and
Artifacts
5. Communicating
6. Collaborating
apcsprinciples.org
 Big Ideas
1. Creativity
2. Abstraction
3. Data and Information
4. Algorithms
5. Programming
6. The Internet
7. Global Impact
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18. AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles
Curriculum is focused on object-oriented
programming and problem solving
Curriculum is built around fundamentals of
computing including problem solving, working
with data, understanding the internet, cyber
security, and programming
Java is the designated programming language Teachers choose the programming language(s)
Encourages skill development among students
considering a career in computer science and
other STEM fields
Encourages a broader participation in the
study of computer science and other STEM
fields
AP assessment experience
• Multiple-choice and free-response questions
(written exam)
AP assessment experience:
• Two performance tasks students complete
during the course to demonstrate the skills
they have developed (digital artifacts)
• Multiple-choice questions (written exam)
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19. Intro to App Lab for AP CSP
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21. 7-13 December 2015
hourofcode.com/us/prizes

22. Resources
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23. 23 https://code.org/educate/community
http://teacherblog.code.org/
https://twitter.com/TeachCode

24. 24 http://forum.code.org/

25. 25 https://www.youtube.com/user/CodeOrg/

26. District Partner
 Includes:
 Curriculum
 PD
 Support
 Marketing materials, etc.
 Full district or K-5
 Application Process
 Deadline October 31st
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Aldine ISD – K-5
Dallas ISD – K-5
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD – K-5
Houston ISD – Full district

27. TACSE Statewide Meeting
 October 14th, 6:00-9:00pm
 Embassy Suites – Houston Downtown
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http://www.thetrc.org/tacse-statewide-meeting-fall-2015/
Dwayne Bohac
Texas State Representative,
District 138
Paula Harris
School Board Trustee in Houston ISD
Director of Community Affairs at Schlumberger
Donna Bahorich
Chair of the Texas State Board
of Education

28. Thank You!
http://www.slideshare.net/Hal_Speed/
http://www.tacse.org/
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