Methods of Computer Science
Fall 2025
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 |