Methods of Computer Science

Fall 2025

 

Date Due In-Class Materials After-class Materials
Computer Science as a K-12 Discipline
8/25   Course Kickoff Comp 1.1: AEA Module #1
8/27   Discussion - AEA Module #1 Comp 1.2 and 1.3: Understanding K-12 Computer Science
8/29   Comp 2.1: AEA Module #2 Readings: Explore the CS Framework Documents
9/1   Labor Day - No Class  
9/3 Comp 1 Discussion - AEA Module #2
Activity - The CS Framework
 
9/5   Activity - Remagining CS Pathways Comp 2.2 and 2.3: The CS Framework
Designing Standards-based Curriculum
9/8   Project - Course and Audience Description Readings: The Curriculum Design Process
9/10 Comp 2 Discussion - Understanding by Design  
9/12   Comp 3.1: AEA Module #3 Readings: CS Standards
9/15   Discussion - AEA Module #3
Activity (Comp 3.2) - Reflecting on the CS Standards for Students
 
9/17 Comp 3 Project - Course Outcomes  
9/19   Project - Course Outcomes  
Assessment
9/22   Project - Course Outcomes Readings: Assessment in the CS Classroom
9/24   Project - Course Outcomes Readings: Alternative (Equitable) Grading Practices
9/26   Discussion - Grading Practices  
9/29   Project - From Outcomes to Assessments  
10/1 Comp 8 Project: From Outcomes to Assessments  
10/3   Project: From Outcomes to Assessments Readings: CS Methods
CS Teaching Methods
10/6   Work Day - Prepare your Methods Talks Readings: CS Methods
10/8 Comp 9 Discussion: CS Methods #1  
10/10   Project - Course Schedule Comp 4.1: Connecting Methods to Standards
10/13   Discussion: CS Methods #2 Comp 4.2-4.4: Methods and your style
10/15 Comp 4 Discussion: Connecting Methods to Standards  
10/17   Project - Course Schedule Readings: Supportive Practices