STEM with CS

STEM with
Computer Science

What's Unique About STEM with CS

I. Curriculum

Computer science is more than just learning how to program. It’s also about learning how to succeed in a high-technology and socially interconnected world, embracing exploration, discovery, creation, collaboration and problem-solving. Unlike coding programs that teach short programming courses or computer architecture concepts, our program aims to teach skills such as creativity, algorithmic thinking, impact of computing and more.

The program enables computational thinking by incorporating practices such as developing computational artifacts, using abstraction and models, using structured problem-solving, and analyzing problems and artifacts. It also encourages 21st century skill sets such as effective communication and collaboration skills.

II. Pedagogy

In traditional educational programs, students sit and listen to lectures. Our program is different because it uses a learning-by-doing pedagogy that:

Provides numerous opportunities to differentiate instruction so each student can work at their instructional level
Enables students to construct explanations and design solutions
Immerses students in the problem-solving process
Asks students to collaborate while solving computational problems
Helps students develop fluency with computational concepts, practices, and perspectives
Promotes 21st century skills such as teamwork, communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills

III. Total STEM Classroom Solution

Our curriculum seamlessly combines a comprehensive academic-based curriculum, integrated technology solution, and STEM pedagogy. The classroom solution contains the perfect balance of classroom learning and activities and self-paced student learning and activities.

Our courses:

Progress through higher levels of complexity
Help students reach higher levels of comprehension and skill acquisition
Our STEM Computer Science and Coding program includes Comprehensive STEM Teacher Training
Course Pacing Guide
Teacher Notes and Lesson Plans
Student Challenges and Activities
Resource Guides
Videos
Reference Documents other Supporting Tools
Assessment Tools

IV. Comprehensive Teacher Training

Each teacher needs to complete a thorough training and certification process to ensure they are ready to teach with the educational technology. Our teacher training and preparation process includes:

Building teachers’ awareness and confidence in course-specific technology
Access to curriculum
Pre-training assessment
End of course knowledge assessment
Authentic assessment technical exam
Teacher implementation guides
Optional technical support and teacher implementation videos
Certification by Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy