6 Hours Exploring, Planning/Designing and Delivering CS Instruction for 6th Graders
Students spent 2.5 hours during “ETEH” (Enrichment) Period completing CS First Lessons “Take an Walk” and “Interactive Scene”
Teacher spent 3.5 hours exploring CS sites/resources including Google’s CS First, Almanac, Perplexity, Gemini, ChatGPT and using pre-made lessons (CS First) and teacher-generated resources using AI that included 2 labs (Halloween-themed phase change and Exploring Physical Properties), break out room and 2 WebQuests
Standard 4. Instructional Design
Uses multiple ways to represent content, including relevant analogies and illustrations: 4c, 4f
Facilitates learning with a variety of modalities (e.g., programming and unplugged activities): 4f
Standard 5. Classroom Practice
Uses questions and inquiry to guide learning: 5a
Provides scaffolds and feedback to support students’ productive discourse aligned to lesson objectives: 5e, 4f, 5f, 4b
4 Hours Participation in District AI Cohort
2 hours in-person
1 hour virtual
1 hour personal coaching session
Standard 3. Professional Growth and Identity
Models continuous learning of CS content: 3b
Use language that reinforces all students are capable of succeeding in CS: 3d
Models continuous learning and collaboration (e.g., showcases own projects): 3b, 3e, 3f
