December 2021 Workshop
Table of Contents
Resources from Sarah Carter, STEM/Computer Science Specialist at MN Dept. of Education
- Slides from CS4DLH Presentation
- Increasing Access to Computer Science in Minnesota Schools (video, 59 min)
(Note: During CSEdWeek 2021, Minnesota CS Ed leaders presented and discussed how to increase access to CS. This recording includes Sarah Carter addressing Minnesota Department of Education and the integration of CS/CT into state standards.) - MN Department of Education: Computer Science
- MN K-12 Integrated Computer Science Benchmarks
- MDE Course: Introduction to Computer Science Integration (Canvas course)
Resources for the Computational Thinking (CT) Stations
Build It
Build it activities are physical computing lessons that will get your students creating!
Block It
These activities are lessons using block based coding that will need technology (i.e. smartphone, tablet, laptops, etc.) in order to use in the classroom.
App Inventor
Cowbell Activity; note: recommend downloading sound and image files from Wikimedia Commons
Unplug It
Designed to be devicefree and focus on computational thinking skills that can be integrated into many subject areas.
CS Education Week
Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. The theme of 2021's CS Education Week is #CSEverywhere. Explore the resources for teaching, inspiring, advocating, and involving others in CS education, including posters for CS Heroes.
