Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Academy

MODULE I

Description: Modeled after the Java Engagement for Teacher Training (JETT) workshops, this introductory course provides a  high level overview of the TECS and Microsoft Training Modules with special attention to Educating Others in Computer Science Education.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This first in the series of workshops is designed to provide high quality professional development based on industry and education standards for middle and high school computer science teachers using the Partners in Learning (PIL), Teacher Enrichment in Computer Science (TECS), and Java Engagement for Teacher Training (JETT) professional development programs.

PIL offers a spectrum of education resources—tools, programs, and practices—to empower students and teachers to realize their full potential.  TECS workshops are designed to provide quality pedagogically-oriented programs and resources for teachers of computer science courses.  JETT provides quality pedagogically-oriented workshops and resources in Java for computer science teachers

The fundamental premise is that teaching Computer Science in 6-12 education can be a powerful catalyst in moving students toward continued study at post secondary levels.

GOALS ADDRESSED

Participants will:           

a. Identify PIL, TECS, and JETT professional development programs as they relate to the education of computer science teachers in Georgia.

b. Demonstrate understanding of computer organization including simple network environments for information sharing.

c. Describe and apply models of intelligent behavior.

d. Program multimedia in a variety of computer applications.

e. Apply basic programming concepts and languages in computer science instruction.

IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES

Upon completion of the Computer Science Teacher’s Association (CSTA) Academy, participants will be able to:

a. Locate PIL, TECS, and JETT online curriculum

b. Integrate activities drawn from PIL, TECS, and JETT into middle grades and high school computer science courses.

c. Provide instruction on basic computer organization including simple network environments for information sharing.

d. Provide instruction on models of intelligent behaviors and the use of multimedia in a variety of computer applications.

e. Demonstrate ability to provide instruction in basic programming concepts and languages.                                 

COMPETENCIES TO BE DEMONSTRATED

a. Increase knowledge of the PIL, TECS, and JETT professional development programs.

b. Apply knowledge of the PIL, TECS, and JETT professional development programs to computer science education.

c. Provide instruction on current computer technologies including network organization, models of intelligent behaviors, multimedia in computer applications, and basic programming concepts and languages.

d. Provide instruction in current and emerging technologies in computer science education at the middle and high school levels.

e. Connect computer science coursework with academic success in higher education and future career opportunities.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

a. Completes professional development to learn concepts and skills related to current technologies in the field of computer science.

b. Participant demonstrates ability to provide instruction on current computer technologies including network organization, models of intelligent behaviors, multimedia in computer applications, basic programming concepts and languages.

c. Participant integrates current computer technologies including network organization, models of intelligent behaviors, multimedia in computer applications, and basic programming concepts and languages into middle grades and high school computer science courses.

d. Participant measures knowledge gains of middle and high school students in Computer Science concepts and skills.

AGENDA

Time	Topics	Facilitator
9 – 10	Introductions The Problem	Wayne
10:15 – 11:45	Understanding and Building Basic Networks	Wayne
11:45 – 12:30	BOX LUNCH
12:30 – 2:00	Having Fun with Computers	Rodrigo
2:15 – 3:45	Programming Basic Applications	Rodrigo
4:00 – 5:00	Where do we start?	Roundtable discussion with faculty and students