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Welcome. Find a Seat. Seating Chart Coming Don’t Be Quiet Have a conversation with your neighbor about your summer and introduce yourself. Today’s Agenda. Seating Chart & Meet/Greet Online Activity Who’s Mr. Tull (Q & A) Class & School Rules Class Description/Overview
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Welcome Find a Seat. Seating Chart Coming Don’t Be Quiet Have a conversation with your neighbor about your summer and introduce yourself
Today’s Agenda Seating Chart & Meet/Greet Online Activity Who’s Mr. Tull (Q & A) Class & School Rules Class Description/Overview Learning CS Coding Grading Extra Credit Challenge Day 1
Seating Chart & Meet/Greet • Share 2 unique things about yourself Online Activity—Google Search Seating Chart & Meet/Greet • Visit Mr. Tull’sBLOG mrtullblog.wordpress.com • What is Computer Science? • What are the skills for Computer Science? • What is Coding? What are the skills for Coding? • What are Careers/Salaries as a Computer Programmer?
Class & School Rules See Signs Network Use Agreement Lab Agreement Handout
Class Description/Overview This class will give the groundwork for learning about the field of computer science & coding. Used by software specialists, information technologists, software developers, and data architects. Sample Units/Lessons--https://codehs.com/class/30496/lesson_plans/1 Video—What is Coding? 15 Facts for Beginners Video—What is Programming?
Why Learn This Field of Study • Wide range of positions and careers • Consistent Job Openings • $60,000-$110,000 • Top 10 Careers
Learning Outcomes • Knowledge of the Computer Science field and Coding Environment • Drop/Drag methods to coding • Logical thinking. Focused. Paying attention to detail. Never stop learning • Divide big tasks into the tiniest imaginable steps—Decomposition. • A scientist's mindset (Starts with a Q?) • Analytical ability: Troubleshooterbe a problem solver. • Use of Mathematics: Data Structures and Algorithms • Knowledge sharing Topics
The CS/Coding Journey Days and/or Weeks per each section • Units & Lesson Plans • Some work is emailed for credit. • Formative/Summative assessments Open Source Web Sites • CodeHS • Code Academy • Khan Academy • Python Javascript • Pencilcode • Code.org Means of Instruction: --Teacher Guided --Video Guided --Web Guided --Self Guided
Student Materials & Behaviors • Bathroom Pass • Email Account/Google Doc Journal • Positive/Creative Mindset • Teacher/Online Resources/Neighbor • Wiliness to Learn w/ Strong Work Ethic • Positive Healthy Interpersonal Communication Skills • Cooperative Communication Skills
Grading BLOG Activities 5 % Completed Units/Lessons 75% Final Exam 20% Total 100% *Formative/Summative Assessments *Friday Extra Credit Challenges