World of Computing (2023)
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 50
- Timeframe Semester
The World of Computing course is an introductory computer science course that introduces the basics of programming with Karel the Dog and allows students to explore what a computer is and how technology has affected their lives. Students have the option to code in either blocks or text.
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MODULES - 2
Students learn about JavaScript syntax, functions, control structures, and proper programming formatting by giving commands to Karel the dog. Students can use either text or blocks to code.
Students dive into the history of computing, learn about the various parts that make up modern computers, and explore the impact computing has had on today's world.
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
Here are a few examples of teacher resources and materials to use in the World of Computing (2023) course
| Standards Framework | Alignment |
|---|---|
| Alaska 6-8 | 51% View |
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Yes. The course lets students choose blocks or text, so a class with mixed reading levels or no typing experience can still take it.
They program Karel the Dog and work through a What is Computing? unit covering what a computer is and how technology has affected their lives. A pretest and posttest bracket the course so you can measure growth.
About 50 contact hours, built to run as a semester course.
Instead of using this course (titled "World of Computing (2023)"), we highly suggest you use the "World of Computing" course which is our most updated version.
