What do we mean by “Pathways in Computer Science” and why would we want to define CS learning pathways in our schools/districts? How might pathways change in higher grade levels?
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What do we mean by “Pathways in Computer Science” and why would we want to define CS learning pathways in our schools/districts? How might pathways change in higher grade levels?
Pathways in computer science was the topic of conversation for this week’s #csk8 chat, moderated by CSTA K-8 Representative Vicky Sedwick and guest moderator from CS For All Teachers Myra Deister.
Q1: What do we mean by “Pathways in Computer Science” and why would we want to define CS learning pathways in our schools/districts? How might pathways change in higher grade levels? #csk8 #CSforAllTeachers pic.twitter.com/JIXbWHTKXp
— Myra Deister (@shhsMath) March 5, 2020
The community discussed the following:
- What do we mean by “Pathways in Computer Science” and why would we want to define CS learning pathways in our schools/districts? How might pathways change in higher grade levels?
- Where should we start if our school/district wants to define computer science pathways? What knowledge do we need? Where can we look for guidance?
- Does your school/district have defined pathways in Computer Science? Do you have a scope & sequence for multiple grade levels? Does the curriculum you use have these things? Please share resources!
- Once we have defined pathways of learning for computer science, how can students show progressive evidence of their learning so we know they have learned what has been defined?
- CS classes often start by assuming that students have had no exposure to computer science in the past. If schools/districts define pathways for CS, how will this affect the classes that should be offered?
- Is there anything else you would like to share or ask about defining pathways in K-8 computer science and beyond?
Check out the full transcript of this chat. We’re always looking to continue the conversation, so head over to Twitter and share your thoughts using #csk8.
CSTA talks computer science for 5-14 year-olds on Twitter, using #csk8, on most first and third Wednesdays at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET from September through June.
