CP1.1 - AEA Module #1: Understanding CS

Time Expectation

 

Summary

In this activity you will complete the first of three modules prepared by the state of Iowa Board of Education to help secondary teachers in the state better understand CS and how to apply the CS Framework and Standards when designing CS lessons for students.  [My big thank you to the state of Iowa for making these available for us to use in our program].

 

Creating an Account

First, you will need an account on aealearningonline.org.

 

If you already have and existing account:

  1.  https://training.aealearningonline.org
  2. Login
  3. Update profile. Profile>employment Info
  4. Enter "Yes" that you are a district/AEA employee
    1. Select Teacher Education (IHE) from the drop down list
    2. Enter in educate as the "district" password.
  5. Save info

 

If you need to create a new account:

  1.  https://training.aealearningonline.org
  2. Enter your personal information
  3. Under Employment Info click yes that you are a district/AEA employee
    1. Select Teacher Education (IHE) from the drop down list
    2. Enter in educate as the "district" password.
  4. Save info

 

Module #1

For today's activity please complete the following module:

 

Deliverable

While completing the Module you should take notes about what you experience.  Furthermore, you should make sure that you complete the Reflection Journal Activities as they are presented in the materials. 

In addition to the Reflection Journal outlined in the online module, please complete the following questions.

  1. What did you write for each of the the Reflection Journal Activities?
  2. What was the main point point of this training module?
  3. How did this material fit in with the material you have learned in your CSEd program so far?
  4. Identify and discuss at least one item/topic in the training that you felt added to what you had previously learned.  How did it improve your knowledge/learning?
  5. Identify and discuss at least one item/topic in the training that was a completely new idea or thought for you.  How did it improve your knowledge/learning?

You should word process this and produce a PDF of your responses which you will submit via Blackboard.

Evaluation