Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed for K-12 educators who want to integrate computational thinking into their curriculum. In this capstone, learners will apply their understanding of computational thinking to create a plan for a computational thinking project or unit that incorporates coding and programming.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to integrate computational thinking into K-12 curriculum
- Develop a plan for a computational thinking project or unit
- Gain practical coding and programming skills
- Collaborate with other educators to share ideas and strategies
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a plan for a computational thinking project or unit
- Integrate computational thinking into K-12 curriculum
- Gain practical coding and programming skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- Experience with teaching or designing curriculum
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Computer Science Teacher
- Director of Learning
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Description
In this capstone project course, you will learn to support your students in successfully completing the Advanced Placement Principles Create Task -- however this task can be useful for any course as a culminating, student-designed final programming project.
Outline
- Capstone: Week 1
- Welcome
- AP CS Principles Create Task: Algorithms, Abstraction and Creativity
- Create Task: Getting Started
- Demo: From Game to Create Task Submission
- Why the AP CS Principles Create Task?
- Questions you may have/students might ask
- Is it plagiarism?
- Overview: Your Capstone Project in This Course
- Download this before you start working on your project
- Pick an idea (you can change it)
- Capstone: Week 2
- Try Applying the Scoring Guidelines
- Do You Agree?
- Keep Working on your Create Task!
- Evaluating Written Response 2B - The Development Process
- Capstone: Week 3
- Learn by evaluating others!
- How do I finish up this course and specialization? I need UCSD credit!
- Copy of How do I finish up this course and specialization? I DO NOT need UCSD credit
- Name your algorithms, abstraction, logic and math
- Capstone: Week 4
- Finish your program!
- Complete your Create Task response
Summary of User Reviews
The Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. They have praised the course for its engaging content, practical applications, and knowledgeable instructors. Many users have found the course to be a valuable resource for integrating computational thinking into their classrooms.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course's practical applications and resources have been praised by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content that is easy to follow
- Practical applications for integrating computational thinking into classrooms
- Knowledgeable instructors who are able to answer questions and provide feedback
- Flexible schedule that allows users to work at their own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users have found the assignments to be too time-consuming
- The course may not be suitable for users who have no prior experience with computational thinking
- The course may not be challenging enough for users who are already familiar with computational thinking
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