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Coding
Timeline to implement coding as part of the core technology curriculum -
Task Force
Seek out forward-thinking stakeholders to participate in a task force/committee to begin implementation. -
Action Plan
Meet with task force to create a refined action plan for implementation, including budget restrictions, district approval, training, and data analysis. To include rules and timeline for a "coding fair." -
Finalize Action Plan
Refine and finalize action plan and set final timeline. -
Introduction
Present the staff with action plan and current data on implications of coding for students. -
ASB Collaboration
Meet with ASB to coordinate events to kickoff Hour of Code. -
Begin Piloting
Task force team members and volunteer staff begin piloting programs Scratch, Code Academy, and Made with Code by Google. -
Program Review
Meet with task force to discuss progress of pilot program. Finalize Coding Fair. -
PLC
Meet with staff during PLC to listen and learn for shared values/concerns. -
Task Force/ Hour of Code
Meet with task force to revise action plan based on data collected from PLC meetings. Discuss progress with implementation. -
ASB Collaboration
Meet with ASB to finalize details for Hour of Code Kickoff and Assembly. Discuss Coding Fair. -
PD for Coding
Hold staff professional development on coding programs, Hour of Code, and results of piloted programs. -
Hour of Code Assembly
Hold site assembly for Hour of Code. -
Co-planning
Professional development and co-planning on coding programs. Details for Coding Fair to be discussed, materials distributed. -
Consultant PD
Bring in consultant for professional development for staff. -
Task Force
Major debrief, updates, revisions, and future implications for implementation. -
Launch Coding Project
Projects to be student created similar to that of a science fair. -
Coding Fair
Schoolwide Coding Fair -
Task Force
Debrief, set action plan for full implementation for 2020-2021 school year. Include new task force members, budget, district implications, staff training, and student engagement.