Learning Computer Science Discoveries for 6th-10th Grade Instructors

Spring 2021 Sections of this Online Educational Technology Workshop

This course provides students with curriculum, classroom management, and teaching strategy resources for teaching Computer Science Discoveries to their 6th-10th grade students.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to...

• Use the curriculum guide to teach CSD to their students, incorporating pedagogy and best practices.
• Choose an implementation strategy that fits their specific teaching scenario.
• Utilize formal and informal assessments to inform their teaching and create next steps for students.
• Problem solve and support their students as they debug their programs.
• Address equity issues by providing CS education to all students in their schools.

Grading will be Pass/Fail. A cumulative of 80% or higher is considered passing.

Sample Syllabus

Spring Course Sections

Each course section will have two 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. online sessions (¹/₂ live online training; ¹/₂ independent work) on the dates noted below.

• Eligibility

  Please note: if a course section is labeled with a school, district, or state name, then that section is intended only for staff from that organization or area. If you are not with one of those groups, please choose a general audience section of the course.

  Graduate Students

  UNC Degree-Seeking Students

  Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.

  Non-Degree-Seeking Students

  Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor's degree and who either:

  • Has applied to UNC Graduate School and not yet been admitted or;
  • Wishes to take this graduate class but not pursue a degree.

  Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.

  Undergraduate Students

  Juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher are permitted to take 500-level courses.

  Please note that if you are not a UNC student you will need to  submit your official transcripts for evaluation. This could take up to 4 weeks for evaluation.

  Eligibility by State

  At this time, UNC can serve online education to students from every state, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. However, we are not currently accepting students to our online offerings who reside in the CNMIs.

• Register

  CRNs for each course:

  • TIP 513-957 Utah: use CRN 25056
  • TIP 513-956 Colorado: use CRN 25055

  Follow the instructions in the PDF below to register.

  • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in Ursa.
  • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the "add/register by" deadline posted on this page.

  Directions for course registration and activation

• Contact Us

  Instructor:
  Jacki Reid
  jacki@mymindsparklearning.org

  UNC Extended Campus
  Jon Shaw
  Phone: 970-351-2897
  E-mail: jonathan.shaw@unco.edu

• Once You Register

  Dropping and Withdrawing

  If you wish to drop or withdraw from the course, you must do so on or before the deadline dates listed in the Course Basics box.

  • If you are registered for any other courses in the same academic term, you can drop or withdraw within your Ursa account.
  • If this is your only course this term, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@unco.edu or 970-351-4862.

  It is your responsibility to know the drop and withdrawal deadlines and procedures.

  Billing and Payment for Your Course

  Tuition for this course is listed in the Course Basics box on this page. Any course materials costs (textbooks, digital access, etc.) would be a separate or additional expense.

  Billing notification will be sent to your Bearmail (student email) account when your bill is ready. If you have not activated your Bearmail, directions are in the directions for course registration and activation.

  • Please pay your bill by the due date listed on your eBill to avoid service charges.
  • To view or pay your bill, log into Ursa and go to the Financial tab. You will not receive a bill in the mail; UNC has an eBill system.
  • Further instructions for finding and paying your bill are available on the UNC Bursar's website.

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