Integrating Computer Science in Literacy for Elementary Students

• In Event: TED- Innovate! Computer Science in Literacy for Elementary (h)

Short Description

As more K-12 schools across the US are required to teach computer science (CS) to their students, there is an increasing need for teachers to have the knowledge and skills necessary to teach CS. In this session, participants will be introduced to strategies for integrating CT/CS into K-5 literacy using unplugged activities, computational toys, and plugged activities. A summarizing discussion will include ways to incorporate these ideas in pre-service and in-service teacher education and professional development.

Authors

• Presenter: Jacob Koressel, Indiana University - Bloomington

• Presenter: Dilnoza Kadirova, Indiana University

• Presenter: Matthew Brown, Indiana University - Bloomington

• Presenter: Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Indiana University