WEBSTER CSD
ENCORE April 18th, 2023
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
The Why The How The Building Blocks The Work The Future Questions
Why is New York State implementing Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards? Technology knowledge and skills are vital for full participation in 21st Century life..,” the (Education) Department has engaged with workgroups of stakeholders to create new Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. - NYSED Press Release 1/13/2020
THE WHY?
The Dream Equitable access K-5 Engaging Experiential learning Problem-solving Curiosity Creative thinking Wonder Investigate
Spring 2022 Hire Content Specialists Secure Elementary Visionaries Dream, learn, build, fail, rework, and grow
THE HOW
NYS STANDARDS FIVE KEY CONCEPTS
Impact of Computing Computational Thinking Networks and System Design Cybersecurity Digital Literacy
Laying the Foundation
Year Zero
THE WORK Collaborating for Consistency
Monitor and Adjust
WHAT IS AN ALGORITHM?
THE FUTURE
Questions?