Computer science is fundamental to student success in school and any path they pursue in our ever-evolving digital world. Starting computer science instruction in elementary school provides the building blocks for key skills like problem-solving, computational thinking, and creative expression. At an age when students are forming interests and self-beliefs, high-quality CS instruction supports equal opportunity for all students to see themselves as computer scientists.
In this webinar, Lyle Jacobs, Lead Curriculum Manager at Seesaw, and Katie Frank, Curriculum Development Manager at code.org, will discuss what makes CS curriculum and instruction unique at the elementary level and share a variety of resources teachers can use immediately to teach CS in their classrooms as part of Hour of Code, CSEdWeek, and beyond.
As part of the Curriculum Team at Code.org, Katie aims to create joyful and innovative learning opportunities in CS to our youngest students. With a background in teaching computer science, STEAM, and robotics, she is dedicated to developing...