At a Glance
Computer science moves beyond using technology tools towards an understanding of how they work and ultimately designing new solutions to enduring human problems. Elements of computer science include: computational thinking, abstraction, logic, algorithms, and data representations.
Topics
- Student Learning
Outcomes
- Learn to communicate what computer science is and how it is a tool to engage with universal human problems.
- Learn to design integrated learning experiences that include computational thinking, algorithm development, and coding tools to solve problems.
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Last Updated: November 24, 2020
Details
Audience Role
- Teacher
Grade
- Elementary School
- High School
- Higher Education
- Middle School
Session Length
Approx. 15 hours per micro-credential
Session Format
Blended
Individual micro-credential topics include:
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Computing Systems
- Data and Analysis
- Network and the Internet
- Programming and Computational Thinking for Beginners
- Applied Programing
NEA Micro-credentials are offered at no cost to NEA members. Non-NEA members will be charged a $125.00 scoring fee per micro-credential at the time of submission. The full list of available NEA micro-credentials can be found at: https://nea.certificationbank.com/
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