How do we give instructions to a computer? Isn't programming hard? Not really! Whether it's giving someone directions to a nearby store or writing out some dance moves we frequently exhibit aspects of computational thinking in our everyday lives!
This class teaches the first key concepts of programming -- sequences of instructions and basic counted repetition of instructions. For each concept, we'll start by helping you connect real-world experiences you are already familiar with to the programming concept you are about to learn. Next, through a cognitively scaffolded process we'll engage you in developing your fluency with problem solving with sequences and repeated instructions in a way that keeps frustration at a minimum.
Along the way you will learn about the common challenges or "bugs" students have with these concepts as well as ways to help them find and fix those concepts. You'll also be guided in running classroom discussions to help students develop deeper understanding of these concepts.
Finally, you'll learn about a recommended pedagogical practice, Pair Programming, and find out why research recommends teaching block-based programming first.
Dieser Kurs ist Teil der Spezialisierung Spezialisierung Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education
Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops
von
278 bereits angemeldet!
Spezialisierung Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 EducationUniversity of California San Diego
Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
Woche
127 Minuten zum Abschließen
Course Orientation
Meet Dr. Simon and fellow learners in this class! Find out what you’ll be doing and learning.
2 Videos (Gesamt 9 min), 2 Lektüren
2 Lektüren
Using Googledocs in this Course3m
Why Snap? Create your account10m
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
Computational Thinking and Sequences
Is computational thinking everywhere? Reflect on computational thinking in your life and brainstorm instructions for real world tasks. Discuss the process by which we become better computing teachers and create a block-based program in Snap by reordering a set of provided instructions.
6 Videos (Gesamt 36 min), 1 Lektüre, 4 Quiz
6 Videos
Computational Thinking Concepts6m
My Robotic Friends in Action3m
My Robotic Friends: A CS Unplugged Activity7m
What are interactive puzzles?5m
How to do an interactive programming puzzle5m
1 Lektüre
Interactive Puzzles Instructions: Sequences20m
1 praktische Übung
Puzzle It Out4m
Woche
26 Stunden zum Abschließen
More Sequences
Get ready to do some programming puzzles! Create a Snap program and reflect on what aspects of the program students might struggle with. Work on challenge questions and reflect on how to discuss sequences in a classroom setting. Take a break from Snap and explore the code.org curriculums to create an assessment question!
11 Videos (Gesamt 81 min), 6 Lektüren, 6 Quiz
11 Videos
Debugging: Common Challenges for Sequences9m
(Optional) More programming puzzles -- but different!9m
(Optional) Demo: How to do Non-Interactive Puzzles8m
Bloom's Taxonomy3m
What is Bloom's Taxonomy Good For?9m
Developing Computational Thinking9m
Classroom Discussions: Sequences11m
Teacher Powerup: Reinforcing + Gaining Curricular Experience11m
Revisiting Unplugged My Robotic Friends Lesson Plan5m
Did I get it?2
6 Lektüren
Vocabulary: Programming with Sequences10m
Non-Interactive Programming Puzzles20m
Unplugged Activities: Great for introducing concepts3m
Introducing the language Blockly -- for maze programs3m
Make a prediction5m
Experience a code.org lesson: sequences30m
2 praktische Übungen
Check your knowledge quiz4m
Concept Mastery Quiz: Computational Thinking & Sequences26m
Woche
32 Stunden zum Abschließen
Repeats
Invent a faster way to write instructions for your robotic friend! Get started solving programming puzzles that use repeats and reflect on what areas students might struggle with. Reinforce your knowledge as you complete a set of programs on google slides -- this time without using Snap to check your work!
1 Video (Gesamt 7 min), 3 Lektüren, 4 Quiz
1 Video
3 Lektüren
Getting Loopy!5m
Interactive Puzzle Instructions: Repeats20m
Non-Interactive Programming Puzzles20m
2 praktische Übungen
Puzzle It Out4m
Check your knowledge quiz4m
Woche
42 Stunden zum Abschließen
More Repeats
More programming with repeats - except with a bit of a challenge! Explore the free curriculum on code.org’s platform analyzing the feedback and hints they provide for their activities. Work closely in their artist environment and examine the difference between code.org block-based programming and your work in Snap.
1 Video (Gesamt 9 min), 2 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
1 Video
2 Lektüren
Introduction to Repeat Loops: Angry Birds5m
Experience a code.org Artist/Drawing lesson: repeats36m
1 praktische Übung
Concept Mastery Quiz: Repeats40m
Woche
53 Stunden zum Abschließen
Equity & Pedagogy
Who is learning CS? How is CS being taught? Learn about the state of CS standards and teacher credentialing. Evaluate pedagogy techniques such as pair and buddy programing -- how effective are they in teaching CS?
4 Videos (Gesamt 40 min), 2 Lektüren, 3 Quiz
4 Videos
What Do You Think?3
Why Teach with Block-Based Languages?13m
Use Pair (and Buddy) Programming9m
2 Lektüren
What have I gotten into? (Don't worry it's great!)12m
What standards have we addressed so far?20m
1 praktische Übung
Pedagogy Equity Mastery Quiz16m
Dozent
Beth Simon
Teaching ProfessorEducation Studies
Über University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 10 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom—life is their laboratory.
Über die Spezialisierung Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education
In the 21st century, computational thinking is a skill critical for all the world's citizens. Computing and technology is impacting all our lives and everyone needs to know how to formulate problems and express their solutions such that a computer can carry it out.
In this Specialization you will both learn several block-based languages, but using novel approaches designed to make learning programming easier.
Covers most CSTA Algorithms & Programming Standards for Algorithms, Variables, Control, and Modularity: Levels 1-3A.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wann erhalte ich Zugang zu den Vorträgen und Aufgaben?
Sobald Sie sich für ein Zertifikat angemeldet haben, haben Sie Zugriff auf alle Videos, Quizspiele und Programmieraufgaben (falls zutreffend). Aufgaben, die von anderen Kursteilnehmern bewertet werden, können erst dann eingereicht und überprüft werden, wenn Ihr Unterricht begonnen hat. Wenn Sie sich den Kurs anschauen möchten, ohne ihn zu kaufen, können Sie womöglich auf bestimmte Aufgaben nicht zugreifen.
Was bekomme ich, wenn ich diese Spezialisierung abonniere?
Wenn Sie sich für den Kurs anmelden, erhalten Sie Zugriff auf alle Kurse der Spezialisierung und Sie erhalten nach Abschluss aller Arbeiten ein Zertifikat. Ihr elektronisches Zertifikat wird zu Ihrer Seite „Errungenschaften“ hinzugefügt – von dort können Sie Ihr Zertifikat ausdrucken oder es zu Ihrem LinkedIn Profil hinzufügen. Wenn Sie nur lesen und den Inhalt des Kurses anzeigen möchten, können Sie kostenlos als Gast an dem Kurs teilnehmen.
Wie erfolgen Rückerstattungen?
Ist finanzielle Unterstützung möglich?
What will I be able to do upon completing this course?
In this course you will learn to guide students in learning about sequences of instructions and basic counted repetition of instructions using Parsons' Problems to make learning less frustrating and give students more practice in less time.
You will also learn about common bugs students make in creating programs with sequences and repeats and specific approaches to help them figure out and fix their bugs. You will prepare to lead classroom discussions to deepen students knowledge and hear expert explanations you can model.
Finally you will learn about what is required to be authorized to teach computing in your state or country, explore the new Computer Science Teachers Association K-12 Computer Science Standards, be able to explain the benefits of block-based languages, and be prepared to support an equitable classroom using Pair Programming.
Can this course help me get the California Supplementary Authorization to teach Computer Science?
Yes! This course is designed as component of a Specialization that is 1 of a set of 4 Specializations (all will be offered on Coursera) that will support the requirements of the California Supplementary Authorization. Additionally, the Specialization may support credentialing or authorization in other states. However, most states require a transcript from an accredited institution of higher education. See the FAQ question on “Will I earn university credit” to find out how to get such a transcript.
Will I earn university credit for completing this course?
Yes, you can earn UCSD credit for completing this course, but only by completing the full Computational Thinking and Block Programming in K-12 Education Specialization. In addition, you will need to (1) Enroll in an additional UCSD Extension course before completing the capstone ($500) and (2), complete part of the capstone project via an online proctoring service. After this is done, your Specialization course grades will be accumulated and a transcript with your final grade (both letter grade or pass-only supported) will be issued from UCSD with 4 graduate-level units. These are eligible to count towards the California Supplementary Authorization.
What background knowledge is necessary to succeed in this course?
There is no background knowledge, neither in education nor in Computer Science, required to take this course - just an interest in learning how to give computers instructions to solve problems!
Basic proficiency in the use of Googledocs will be needed to complete assignments within the course. Google help documentation will be provided, and with some extra attention, first time use of Googledocs should not be a barrier to successful completion of the course.
What is the value of taking this course online?
By providing this course online, our goal is to enable you to master all the material in the course at a pace that is appropriate for you, rather than the typical processes of picking a specific date and measuring how much you can learn by that date of in-person courses. Instead of the relatively bigger chunks of learning work found in traditional courses (e.g. go to class, read the book, do homework, study for the test) this course has a lot of smaller and more diverse activities that guide your learning experience.
We use a lot of online features to: break learning into smaller chunks; engage you more in thinking and discussing content with others; better integrate and more frequently test your knowledge (with a focus on mastery, allowing you to go back and learn what you missed then come test again); give you practice in teaching-specific skills you will need as an educator (finding and evaluating online teaching resources, critiquing and modifying lesson plans)
We hope you enjoy and learn a lot!
Haben Sie weitere Fragen? Besuchen Sie das Hilfe-Center für Teiln..
Coursera arbeitet mit erstklassigen Universitäten und Organisationen zusammen, um Online-Kurse anzubieten und dadurch universellen Zugriff auf die weltweit beste Ausbildung zu ermöglichen.
© 2019 Coursera Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
