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Meeting Date:
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5/17/2017 - 3:00 PM
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Category:
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Information Items
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Info
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Subject:
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16.4 CURRICULUM: Revision of Exploring Computer Science - a Code.org Course to New Title: Computer Science Discoveries - a Code.org Course (meets A-G requirements)
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Code.org has revised their course Exploring Computer Science to a new title of Computer Science Discoveries. In order for PUHSD to continue to offer this course, it is necessary that we adopt the revision that Code.org has provided. This is also contingent on our teachers being able to receive the Code.org materials and trainings.
Computer Science Discoveries is a code.org course being offered for the 2017-2018 school year. Students work in teams to develop computational thinking and problem solving skills. The course does not aim to teach mastery of a single programming language but aims instead to develop computational thinking, to generate excitement about the field of computing, and to introduce computational tools that foster creativity. The course also aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand for computer specialists and for professionals in all fields who have computational skills. Each unit focuses on one or more computationally intensive career paths. The course also aims to engage students to consider issues raised by the present and future societal impact of computing.
Computer Science Discoveries is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Computer Science Discoveries is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers and societal and ethical issues.
Computer Science Discoveries meets a-g requirements and has been approved by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.
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Funding:
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive for review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the revised course Computer Science Discoveries - a Code.org course.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Julie Zierold - Director - Curriculum and Instruction
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Signed By:
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Marilyn Saucedo - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent
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