Cohort 24 - Methods of Computer Science

Summer 2025

 

Week 1 (June 16-22) : Computer Science as a K-12 discipline
Individual Course Kickoff Video Video
Individual Competency 1: Understanding K-12 Computer Science June 22
Individual Competency 2: The CS Framework June 22
Group Project Course and Audience Description June 22

 

Week 2 (June 23-29) : Designing Standards-based Curriculum
Individual The Curriculum Design Process Readings (review and new)
Individual Competency 3: The CS Standards for Students June 29
Group Project Course Outcomes July 6
CoP CoP #1 - Thursday, June 26

 

Week 3 (June 30-July 6) : Assessing Outcomes
Individual Assessment in the CS Classroom Readings (review and new)
Individual Alternative (Equitable) Grading Practices Readings (review and new)
Group Project Connecting Outcomes to Assessments July 6
Individual Competency 8: Project Reflection #1 July 13

 

Week 4 (July 7-13) : CS Teaching Methods
Individual Competency 4: Considering and Connecting Teaching Methods July 13
Group Project Course Schedule July 13
Individual Competency 9: Project Reflection #2 July 20

 

Week 5 (July 14-20) : Designing Instruction
Individual Supportive Practices Reading Readings (new)
Individual Competency 5: Identifying and Evaluating Existing Curriculum July 20
Individual Competency 6: Integrating CS with other Disciplines July 20
Group Project Instructional Activities July 20
CoP CoP #2 - Thursday, July 17
Individual Competency 10: Project Reflection #3 July 27

 

Week 6 (July 21-27): CS Professionalism
Individual Competency 7: CS Professionalism July 27
Group Project Sample Lesson Plans July 27

 

Week 7 (July 28-August 3) : From Assessments to Grades
Individual Identify General Educational Resources August 3
Individual Identify Computer Science Resources August 3
Group Project Assessments August 5
Group Project Final Grading August 5

 

Week 8 (August 4-8) : Curriculum Project Wrap-up
Individual Competency 11: Project Reflection #4 August 5
Group Project Competency 12: "Submit" your project August 5
Group Project Prepare for your group's presentation  
CoP CoP #3 - Thursday, August 7, Your Final Design Project is Presented