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Middle Grades

Computer Science

PLC Meeting #1: 09/10/2019

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CS Starter Language Objectives

Based on the Multilingual Pathways Language Objectives model

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I will be able to (language skill) during/while (mode of communication) by using/with (scaffold/support)

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California ELD Standards

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CS ELD Starter Standards

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You still need to

  • Read it before you plan your lesson!
  • Create your own sentence frames
  • Create your own word banks
  • Get Academic Talk Posters from your ELD coordinator
  • Make adjustments for your learners

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Preparing for the unconference

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Unconference Ideas

Brainstorm 1 or 2 ideas for unconference sessions.

Record them on post-it notes.

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Topics you want to discuss

Ideas you want to share

Questions you want to ponder

CS lessons and activities to explore

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Unconference Ideas

Brainstorm 1 or 2 ideas for unconference sessions. Examples:

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Language Objectives

Grading

What & how

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Curriculum:

CS1 CS2 CS3

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Initiate Wonder

  • MS Redesign

Competitions

Making Club

Condensed

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6 Topic areas

Reaching under represented groups in CS

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Sub Plans

Fieldtrip tips

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Start of Year Procedures

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Welcome �& Overview

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It won’t always be a smooth ride.

That’s okay. No pioneering work is.

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We couldn’t do this without you.

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PLC Website

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CSinSF.org/PLC

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Corny Joke of the Day

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Goals for Today’s PLC Meeting

  • Review West Ed report on #CSinSF 2018-19
  • Learn unplugged intro to concept activities.
  • Collaboratively problem solve common challenges through unconference
  • Build a collaborative and supportive community.
  • Maintain equity at the forefront of our work . And...Have fun!

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Today’s Agenda

  1. Teacher Showcase: Xander/Language Objectives
  2. New Resources
  3. WestED: Middle School Evaluation and Curriculum Updates
  4. Scratch Charades
  5. Break
  6. Teacher Unconference
  7. Close-Out, Q&A, and Feedback

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Norms

  • It’s okay to make mistakes
  • Assume positive intentions
  • Step up / step back
  • Use time productively
  • Be equity minded

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Future Trailblazer Challenge

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Resources

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Sample Syllabi and Letters Home

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CS 2 Portfolio Slide Decks

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Quizzes CS 1/2/3

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Block Schedule Pacing

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WestED Program Evaluation 2018-19

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2018-2019 Evaluation Highlights

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2018-2019 Evaluation Highlights

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2018-2019 Evaluation Highlights

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2018-2019 Evaluation Highlights

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2018-2019 Evaluation Highlights

More details to come at a future PLC meeting!

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Any questions for now?

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2019-20 Goals and Priorities

  • Integration of Procedures in CS 2
    • Procedures Intro moved up 2.5 (add-on to Paint Pot)
    • Procedures added to:
      • 2.6-7 Counter App
      • 3.1-2 Mushroom Chase

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  • CS 3
    • Unit 3 Focus

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  • Creative Design Projects
    • CS 2 Design Final Projects
    • CS 3 Unit 3 Projects

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MyCS Updates

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  1. Resources: Pacing / Language Objectives
  2. Converting videos from Scratch 2 to Scratch 3
  3. Lesson 2.3 / 2.4
  4. Check for Understanding: Unit 5 updated

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MyCS is your curriculum. You make it great.

Feedback is always needed. Thanks!

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App Inventor Updates

Procedures added to:

  • 2-5 Paint Pot/Intro to Procedures
  • 2-7 Customize Timer App
  • 3-2 Customize Mushroom Mash
  • 4-3 Customize Slideshow
  • 4-7 Customize Quiz

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2019-20 CS 3 Curriculum

12 Week

  • Unit 3: 9 Weeks
  • Unit 6 Chap 1: 3 Weeks

18 Week

  • Unit 3: 9 Weeks
  • Unit 6: 9 Weeks

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Goals for CS Discoveries:

  • further develop CS knowledge/skills, through text-based programming

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csinsfteachers.slack.com

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Messaging tool for collaboration

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  • Search for email sent by Bill Marsland

-follow steps

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go to slack,

join using URL:

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Topic Reflection

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Slack group: CSinSFTeachers

channel: middle

thread: Unconferene topic

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Scratch Charades!

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Unpacking Loops

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Which two of these scripts will do the same thing?

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Scratch Charades

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Scratch Charades

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Sequence

(mild)

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3 block sequences of code

Sequence

(spicy)

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5+ block sequences of code

Loops

(mild)

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1 loop block with 1 code block inside

Loops

(spicy)

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1+ loop blocks with 1+ code blocks inside

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Scratch Charades Rules

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Groups of 4: 2 actors & 2 script builders

  • 2 actors flip over a card, then act out the script (don’t show the builders the card!)
  • 2 script builders work together to create the program using the Scratch block manipulatives
  • Check your answer again the card
  • Switch roles and repeat!

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Mini-Unconference

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Topics:

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  • Python - making
  • Low /Sped
  • URGroups in CS
  • Middle school Redesign
  • Differentiation
  • Quizzes

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Reflecting on Topics

  • Form groups of 3-5 people
  • group chat Appoint a facilitator, notetaker and reporter.
    • discuss topic ideas/ wonderings-- 20 min�
  • Each group
    • share-out and reflect -- 3 min per team
  • Team: feedback on topic -- 2 min per team

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Topic Reflection

Ideas/

Wonderings

Tips/

Resources

You can also record best practices and strategies!

You can also brainstorm solutions and ideas.

  1. Appoint a notetaker, facilitator, reporter.
  2. Respond to others, but also ensure everyone shares.
    • Add Wonderings and Tips to Slack

Slack group: CSinSFTeachers

Channel: middle

Thread: topic

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Group Share out, feedback

  • Share out - 3 mins
  • Feedback from whole group - 2 mins

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Group notetaker record feedback:

    • bit.ly/PLCtopics

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Post-it Plus App

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Close-Out

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Communication Systems

  • Outward Facing Website (for public): CSinSF.org
  • PLC Website for SF teachers: CSinSFplc.org/plc
  • We all contribute to Google + �(events, current affairs, articles, resources, etc.)
  • Slack Channel: csinsfteachers.slack.com
  • Twitter: #CSinSF
  • Communication with coaches via email/texts

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Borrow Resources & Equipment!

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Tips for Supporting ELLs

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Technovation

Glamorous, fun, impactful, with pathways into tech for girls.

Oct - April, Mentors from Industry meet weekly with girls

  • Video of problem and solution,
  • Video of demo
  • App Inventor screenshots.

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Reminder: Student Survey

Please have all students complete a pre- / post- course survey!

  • English: bit.ly/presurvey-en
      • bit.ly/postsurvey-en
  • Spanish: bit.ly/presurvey-sp
      • bit.ly/postsurvey-sp

Describe CS in one word or phrase:

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Next PLC Meeting

Tuesday, October 1st, 4:15 - 6:45 PM

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  • SFSU Maker Space - J Paul Leonard Library

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We are grateful for your work!

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Complete Feedback Survey

Your feedback is critical!

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Complete this survey: tinyurl.com/1920PLCeval

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