Coding

Implementation of Coding

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    Coding

    Timeline to implement coding as part of the core technology curriculum
  • Task Force

    Task Force
    Seek out forward-thinking stakeholders to participate in a task force/committee to begin implementation.
  • Action Plan

    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

    Finalize Action Plan
    Refine and finalize action plan and set final timeline.
  • Introduction

    Introduction
    Present the staff with action plan and current data on implications of coding for students.
  • ASB Collaboration

    ASB Collaboration
    Meet with ASB to coordinate events to kickoff Hour of Code.
  • Begin Piloting

    Begin Piloting
    Task force team members and volunteer staff begin piloting programs Scratch, Code Academy, and Made with Code by Google.
  • Program Review

    Program Review
    Meet with task force to discuss progress of pilot program. Finalize Coding Fair.
  • PLC

    PLC
    Meet with staff during PLC to listen and learn for shared values/concerns.
  • Task Force/ Hour of Code

    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

    ASB Collaboration
    Meet with ASB to finalize details for Hour of Code Kickoff and Assembly. Discuss Coding Fair.
  • PD for Coding

    PD for Coding
    Hold staff professional development on coding programs, Hour of Code, and results of piloted programs.
  • Hour of Code Assembly

    Hour of Code Assembly
    Hold site assembly for Hour of Code.
  • Co-planning

    Co-planning
    Professional development and co-planning on coding programs. Details for Coding Fair to be discussed, materials distributed.
  • Consultant PD

    Consultant PD
    Bring in consultant for professional development for staff.
  • Task Force

    Task Force
    Major debrief, updates, revisions, and future implications for implementation.
  • Launch Coding Project

    Launch Coding Project
    Projects to be student created similar to that of a science fair.
  • Coding Fair

    Coding Fair
    Schoolwide Coding Fair
  • Task Force

    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.