Computer Science & Computational Thinking
Why It's Important
Incorporating computer science standards into every day instruction is vital for improving student outcomes.
Computer literacy is in high demand. It not only enables graduates to create with programming languages and manage systems in their field, but also fosters vital skills such as logical problem-solving and resilience in the face of challenges.
Computer science should not be a stand-alone subject area, it should be incorporated into every subject area in order to maximize the relevance of the learning.
How We Apply It
There are many fantastic school-appropriate programs for learning computer science, and we use these programs to practice computer science principles.
The level of complexity of can be fully modified based on the skill level of each educator.
Teachers will practice doing computer science through hands-on activities and challenges.
We will guide educators to develop a scope and sequence of their computer science course and encourage integrations in all subject areas. Teachers will receive tips and tricks to improve their teaching practices of computer science.
Take a look at our blog on how students can benefit from block coding when teaching computer science.
Benefits of Working With Us
We help implement solutions for incorporating computer science into math, science, social studies, English and other subject areas.
In doing so, we work with teachers to increase their level of comfortability in all the latest computer science programs and tools.
Our professional learning program equips teachers with the skills to effectively integrate computational thinking in the classroom.
From defining vocabulary to applying it across subjects, participants gain hands-on experience in practicing the four key mindsets of computational thinking, enhancing their teaching and supporting student engagement.
Among our vast experience is successfully supporting computational thinking for 800 students at an all-girls school.
Step 1: Align
- Meet to learn more
- Understand needs and goals
- Define outcomes
- Align on moving forward
Step 2: Plan
- Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
- Set schedule and budget
- Share and approve proposal
Step 3: Design
- Design your personalized solution
- Use advanced tools and practices
- Ensure alignment
Step 4: Empower
- Build relationships
- Implement your personalized solution
- Adjust and support
- Share resources
- Empower teachers
Step 5: Review
- Evaluate feedback
- Celebrate success
- Plan for future needs
Our Principles
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We are teachers
Led by teachers, for teachers. As teachers, we understand the challenges they face and what's needed to overcome them. We always put teachers first and give them actionable, doable, and real-world content that is ready to use in class tomorrow.
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We personalize
We are fully present with clients in order to provide the personalized experience you deserve. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for every project by giving it a full service treatment and customizing the experience to meet the success criteria.
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We are flexible
We empower teachers with an open mindset, embracing innovation and sharing current trands. Our agility in responding to partner needs, coupled with research-based strategies, underscores our commitment to effective education.
