How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps
Here are the actions we took to introduce our program and the lessons we found out along the way.
Even with a stringent spending plan, limited teacher know-how in computer technology, and the turmoil of a pandemic, the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (MSDPT) introduced a comprehensive and appealing K-5 computer science curriculum for every single student.
As a training expert at MSDPT during the launch, I now comprehend how much partnership, smart resource management, and difficult work are needed to run a successful K-5 computer science program..
As computer science has been released into the national spotlight, schools throughout the nation are finding methods to incorporate STEM styles into early education. We dealt with difficulties at MSDPT, we were able to find solutions that fit our budget plan and empowered our existing professors to teach this specialized topic with confidence.
1. Start small.
Releasing a districtwide K-5 computer science curriculum was not a one-step process. MSDPT presented a computer system science course throughout a brief summertime enrichment program. Each class just had about 30 readily available areas, however these spots filled up each year in a matter of days.
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Launching a districtwide K-5 computer system science curriculum was not a one-step process. Instead, we started small. MSDPT introduced a computer system science course throughout a short summertime enrichment program. Each class only had about 30 available spots, but these areas filled each year in a matter of days. When we saw how popular computer technology was with our students and learnt that Indiana had a computer technology state required coming quickly, we began to plan how to launch a more detailed K-5 computer system science program..
Erin Naylor, Instructional Specialist, Metropolitan School District of Pike TownshipErin Naylor is a training professional for the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township. She can be reached at EKNaylor@pike.k12.in.us.
