Description

This course is offered asynchronously and is delivered via Canvas. This course is currently ONLY available for Virginia Public School educators.

Participants will learn best practices to coach colleagues on integrating the Computer Science Standards of Learning. This course prepares instructional leaders to share best practices and conduct professional development with their colleagues and staff. The course will also provide an in-depth look at the grade level Computer Science Standards of Learning and provide CodeVA developed tools for computer science lesson development and standards integration.

Modality: Not Facilitated, not time constrained version resulting in a certificate of completion. (e-learning with required coursework submitted for review).

Disclaimer Statement for e-Learning Modules

You must complete the quizzes with at least 80% each to earn your certificate. Certificates are processed monthly.

Audience

Educators from grades K-8 and all content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning.

Course Objectives

Deepen understanding of the Virginia Computer Science Standards of Learning.
Create a professional development plan to introduce computer science to team members
Evaluate and curate lesson resources and tools to teach computer science
Gain confidence in coaching others through teaching computer science
Implement professional development using pedagogy best suited for computer science instruction
Apply new learning to help your district make informed decisions about ongoing computer science curricular needs

Knowledge Level

Advanced - Participating educators should have significant knowledge and experience implementing CS standards and be prepared to share that knowledge and coach other teachers on implementation.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following two courses:

Launching Computer Science or Launching Computer Science Asynchronous Guided Modules, AND

Computer Science Integration or Computer Science Integration Asynchronous Guided Modules

Registration Notes

CodeVA professional learning is free for Virginia and DC public school educators, preservice students and educators, and Dept. of Defense Education Activity teachers.

3. e-Learning Computer Science Coaching (on demand)