Computational Thinking and Coding for Every Student

Jane Krauss is a teacher, author and consultant who does curriculum and program development designed to increase participation of girls and other underrepresented groups in computer science. She will gladly tell you why computational thinking is the fundamental literacy of our technical age! Jane also writes and offers professional development internationally around the topic of project-based learning with technology. With Suzie Boss, she is coauthor of Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real World Projects in the Digital Age (2nd ed., 2014, ISTE) and Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry (2013, Corwin). In her free time, Jane enjoys dabbling in glasswork and mosaics, and keeps fit running and hiking on woodland trails just outside her door in Eugene, Oregon. Kiki Prottsman is an expert in computer science education and an advocate for equity and inclusion in STEM fields. With over 15 years of experience teaching and developing educational programs, Kiki has made significant contributions to the field of CSEd. She is also an author of several other books on computer science which have been widely praised for their innovative and engaging approach. Kiki is currently Director of Education for Microsoft MakeCode, an organization that works to increase access to computer science in schools across the United States. In this role, she oversees the development of curriculum and resources as well as training programs for teachers. She also builds and manages partnerships with stakeholders worldwide. Kiki speaks internationally on the subject of computer science. She is known for her engaging and practical approach to teaching and has been recognized with awards such as the Golden Halo Award for Best Education Campaign and Stevie's Female Innovator of the Year award. In addition to her work in computer science education, Kiki is an outdoors enthusiast and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and camping, as well as customizing her 4x4 SUV to look like it belongs in a Marvel movie.

Foreword Preface Why This Book? Why Now? What to Expect A Note About Preparation Lights, Camera, Action! Acknowledgments About the Authors Part 1: Storyboarding Chapter 1. An Introduction to Computer Science Computer Science Is Within You An Introduction to Computational Thinking What Computer Science Is What Computer Science Is Not Chapter 2. Why Kids Should Have the Opportunity to Learn What Computer Science Really Teaches A Look Back It Would Be Irresponsible Not to Introduce Computer Science Part 2: Casting Call Chapter 3. Try Your Hand at Coding Time Well Spent Key Strategy: Pair Programming Teacher Warm-ups and Exercises Chapter 4. Getting Started in the Classroom Start Low-Tech Encourage Movement Foster Critical Consumption Protect Privacy and Prevent Cyberbullying Achieve Access Banish Anxiety Chapter 5. Dos and Don'ts of Teaching Computer Science 1. DON'T Expect to Be an Expert 2. DO Let Your Class Explore 3. DO Let Your Class Share 4. DO Give Kids Time to Move 5. DO Get Creative 6. DON'T Be a Bore 7. DO Relate Computer Science to Students' Lives 8. DON'T Expect Cookie-Cutter Results 9. DO Set Students up for Success 10. DO Treat CS as an Art 11. DO Give It a Try Part 3: In Production Chapter 6. Activities That Foster Computational Thinking Thinking Computationally Digging Deeper Into Computational Thinking Chapter 7. Decomposition Decomposition Resources Lesson Plan: Break It Down! Decomposition: Break It Up! Chapter 8. Pattern Recognition (With Pattern Matching) Pattern Recognition Resources Lesson Plan: Divine Patterns Chapter 9. Abstraction Abstraction Resources Lesson Plan: So Abstract Sample Stories Chapter 10. Automation Automation Resources Lesson Plan: Algorithms and Automation- A Compliment Generator A Last Word on Computational Thinking What's Next? Chapter 11. Activities That Foster Spatial Reasoning Spatial Abilities Tied to Success in STEM "Spatialize" Your Teaching Wrapping It Up Chapter 12: Making With Code Making Within STEAM Studies Design for Design Thinking "Freestyle" Making Part 4: Your Feature Presentation Chapter 13. Designing a Curriculum Continuum Across K-12 Chapter 14. Important Ideas Across All Grades Pair Programming Learning to Learn Resources at the Ready Equitable Practices Chapter 15. The Elementary Pathway Kindergarten and First Grade Second and Third Grades Fourth and Fifth Grades Out-of-School Learning in the Elementary Grades Elementary Computer Science Resources Curriculum: Build an Alligator! Chapter 16. The Middle School Pathway Out-of-School Time in the Middle Grades Middle School Computer Science Resources Curriculum: Create Your Own Fortune Chapter 17. The High School Pathway Out-of-School Time in High School High School Computer Science Resources Curriculum: Roll the Dice Chapter 18. Adapting Lessons for Your Class 1. The Lessons Are Only Suggestions 2. Adapt a Lesson for Younger Students 3. Adapt a Lesson for Older Students 4. Create a Lesson to Squeeze Into Other Curricula Chapter 19. What People Are Doing and How They Are Doing It Well Taking It to the Streets: Build Community Enthusiasm for Computer Science Testimonials Afterword: Opportunities Abound Discussion Guide Glossary References Index

"Change in education and schooling comes in waves, and coding, computer science, and computational thinking represent the next very big wave. This very readable book will introduce teachers, parents and students to the future." -- Dr Neil MacNeill, PhD, EdD. This book will help a lot of educators take their first steps toward bringing high quality programming experiences to their students. It offers clear examples and good strategies supported by research and best practices. -- Sylvia Martinez Wondering whether this book is for you? Check out the "dos and don'ts" of Chapter 5 and then take them to heart. I did! -- Dr. James Cohoon This book is so clear and so encouraging. I recommend it to my Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) leaders as we work to incorporate more computer science into our activities. The authors present a comprehensive introduction to computing in a way that's useful, readable, and fun. -- Laura Reasoner Jones