Break It Down
The facilitator works to enable active learning as youth work in small groups and use the strategies of computational thinking to design and describe their own unique monsters.
Learning Activity, Training Guide, Video, Virtual Workshop
Computer Science: It’s Easier Than You Think
Explore what computer science is, why it is important for youth in your program, and how you can successfully teach computer science.
Creating CS Learning Environments, Learning Activity, Training Guide, Understanding Computer Science, Video
Developing Strategies for Reflection
Learning happens when we reflect. Take time to reflect on your strategies for reflection.
Learning Activity, STEM, Training Guide, Video
Like a Real Engineer
Engage youth in a real engineering activity around circuit design and learn how to discuss what problem solving skills students are modeling.
Learning Activity, STEM, Training Guide, Video
Organizing Your Computer Science Activities
Discuss the challenges you face and develop strategies for organizing materials and managing computer science activities.
Creating CS Learning Environments, Learning Activity, Training Guide, Video
Technology for Assessment
Get a clear understanding of the technology tools used for assessment of youth, and how you can use these tools to better understand the success of your activities and education experiences.
Learning Activity, Skills, Training Guide, Video
You’re a Computational Thinker
Learn how you’re a computational thinker, how computational thinking practices fit into other activities, and how to develop these practices with youth.
Learning Activity, Skills, Training Guide, Video
Organization that Supports Group Management
Management is about supporting learning; control is about making sure youth are doing what you want. Learn how to manage, not control, the experience.
Learning Activity, STEM, Training Guide, Video
Is It Managing or Controlling?
Management is about supporting learning. Control is about making sure youth are doing what you want. Learn how to manage, not control, the experience.