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COMPUTER SCIENCE CONSIDERING YOUR OPTIONS FOR THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
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WHY COMPUTER SCIENCE?• Technology is EVERYWHERE! There is no
doubt you will use technology in your future career.
• Computer Science teaches you to use technology to solve problems.
• Computer Science teaches you to think abstractly and logically.
• You can design and make REALLY COOL programs!
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FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
What is it?Foundations of Computer Science is an introduction to the world of computer science and problem solving and aligns well with many career pathways including: Information Technology, Engineering and Design, and Arts, Media and Entertainment Technology among others.
Human Computer Interaction – Problem Solving – Web Design – Intro to Programming – and MORE!
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FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
Who should take this class?
• Students who have completed Algebra 1
• Students who are still exploring possible career paths
• Students interested in computer science but not quite ready for the more rigorous Principles class
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PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
What is it?
Computer Science Principles is a new computer science course designed to give students foundational computing skills, an understanding of the real-world impact of computing applications, and programming literacy.
(This is a pilot of the AP Computer Science Principles class which will be offered 2016-2017 school year.)
Creativity – Abstraction - Data and Information – AlgorithmsProgramming - The Internet - Global Impact
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COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Who should take this class?
• Students who have completed Algebra 1
• Students considering any STEM or business field that requires a degree
• Students interested in computer science but are not quite ready for the rigors of AP Computer Science
• Students ready to work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems
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MORE INFORMATION
• Foundations of Computer Science will utilize the Exploring Computer Science Curriculum: http://www.exploringcs.org/
• Computer Science Principles is piloting the AP Computer Science curriculum: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/stem/computer-science-principles
• Contact Nora Blasko with any questions about these classes: [email protected]