Creative Computing with Scratch
(6 - 8)
Organization: Copernicus STEAM Learning Lab
Format: 6 units integrated into existing curriculum (One-Day & Multi-Day PD options)
Description:
Students use a drag and drop programming language to code, create, and share interactive stories, animations, games, music, and more as they learn problem solving and other fundamental CS concepts.
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: 1 day in-person PD (7 hours) and school year support,
OR 4 half-days and 1 full-day in-person PD (21 hours),
school year support (Multi - Day)
Cost to School:
PD costs waived for eligible educators
$275 per participant for additional PD (One-Day)
OR $575 per participant for additional PD (Multi-Day)
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Introduction to SCRATCH cross curricula resources, strategies for classroom implementation and integration
Includes training on Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals (CSF) curriculum (Multi-Day)
$200 stipend available for accepted RI educators (Multi-Day)
All platforms (including chromebooks)
CS Discoveries (6-8)
Organization: URI
Format: One year-long course OR
six modules distributed in courses in 6-8th
Description: Based on code.org course.
Modules: Problem Solving, Internet, Programming, Design, Data, Physical Comp
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: 1 day PD per module; school year support
Cost to School: No cost for PD. $10/student for physical computing device.
Computer Access:
Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Access for all students.
No installed software.
All platforms (including chromebooks)
CS Through Game Creation (6-8)
Organization: Game Salad
Format: 9 week or 1 semester course
Description: Students apply CS concepts by building original professional-grade mobile games.
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: Online training or 1-day in person PD and school year support
Cost to School:
$27/student for license and curriculum (with tiered discouts)
PD program costs waived for one teacher
$950 for additional teacher PD
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Bridges the gap between block-based programming and full-blown coding/AP CS Broadens CS exposure
Increases equity with traditionally underrepresented students
Project-Based curriculum improves workforce readiness and develops 21st-century skills
PLTW Gateway (6-8)
Organization: Project Lead The Way
Format: 3 units integrated across grades 6-8;
each unit is 45 minutes/45 days of instruction;
each unit fits a quarter or semester rotation schedule
Description:
PLTW’s entire K-12 CS experience involves interdisciplinary learning, exposing students not only to computer science, but to various disciplines and subjects, helping them understand how computer science relates to the world around them. Follow up to PLTW's Launch program.
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: 5-day in-person training per unit and ongoing training opportunities
Cost to School:
$750 per school Annual Participation Fee
$950 per teacher per unit implemented
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Engages students in collaborative projects that develop in-demand computer science knowledge, creative thinking and communication.
Focuses on the positive impact of the application of computer science and computational thinking to other disciplines.
The PLTW Gateway program also provides access to 7 additional semesters of high-quality STEM middle school experiences.
Curriculum aligned to Common Core Math and ELA standards and NGSS.
Training experiences tailored to teachers' individual needs.
Bootstrap: Algebra (8)
Organization: Bootstrap
Format: 20 hour module in existing algebra course
Description:
Students learn CS fundamentals and algebra by building a computer game
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: 3-day in-person PD and school year support
Cost to School:
PD/Curriculum costs waived for one teacher
$1000/teacher for additional PD
Free PD Opportunities Available
Computer Access: Occasional student access
Unique Benefits:
Can work in existing algebra classes Improve algebra outcomes with CS
When deployed in algebra classes, makes computing available to all students, increasing equity