Introduction
This module introduces educators to the Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit. Learn the importance of integrating computer science into curricula, how the Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit guides school systems in creating a spiraling computer science curriculum, and how to implement the toolkit lesson guides into your class.
Resources
- Jeanette Wing's Computational Thinking article.
- Reimagining Computer Science in the Curriculum: White Paper.
- Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit: Structure and Principles.
- Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit.
Learning objectives
- Identify how computer science applies to educators and learners
- Explain why computer science education is a fundamental need
- Describe how the Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit provides guidance for schools seeking to improve their computer science curriculum and provides better support for their educators
- Explain how to implement the Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit lesson guides into the class