Computer Science is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society. (Tucker et al., 2003)
It is the vision that all Iowa students will engage in the concepts and practices of computer science through an intentional progression of experiences in order to prepare them to become enterprising citizens that positively impact society. (Iowa Department of Education)
To help districts achieve this vision, Central Rivers AEA provides the following services:
- Check out the Computer Science Blog
- Physical Computing devices for district use
- Planning and consultation to help enhance and implement K-12 computer science plans
- Coaching and collaboration to help teachers implement and improve instruction
- Professional learning and resources
- Increase content knowledge for computer science teachers with or without existing content knowledge
- Understanding and implementing the computer science standards
- Pedagogical practices deemed best practice in computer science
More about Computer Science
The Computer Science Standards page contains information about the computer science student standards as well as the CSTA Teacher Standards that are intended to help teachers know and learn the knowledge and skills needed to be a quality computer science educator. (Coming Soon!)
The Computer Science Resources page will provide links and information about teacher resources, curriculum options, supplemental resources, and extracurricular programs.
The Central Rivers AEA Physical Computing page provides a list of the items available for checkout from the Central Rivers AEA Media Center as well as information about how they can help meet student standards and coming soon lesson ideas to help get you started using these in your classroom.