A Continuous Computational Thinking Professional Learning Program for Elementary School Teachers

• In Event: TED - Computational Thinking Professional Development Programs and A Reflection on Trends in EdTech Tools Usage

Short Description

A continuous computational thinking (CT) professional learning (PL) program funded by the Department of Education was implemented to increase elementary school students’ participation in computer science. The PL program, including five components, was grounded in the cognitive CT framing, effective PL literature, and CT PL literature. The program will be presented along with an interactive demonstration of the CT content and pedagogical strategies included in our CT.

Authors

• Contributor: Jiangmei Yuan, West Virginia University

• Contributor: Carla Brigandi, West Virginia University

• Contributor: Karen Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University

• Contributor: Cathy Manley, West Virginia University