Intro to CS Applications - Ellipsis Education

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Intro to Computer Science Applications

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

JavaScript
HTML
CSS

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Brackets
Google Chrome
Repl.it

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

Examine fundamental computer science concepts with JavaScript. Build and design websites using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Integrate conditionals, loops, and arrays in functions to enable user actions like clicking a button or card on a website. Unplugged and Digital Citizenship lessons explore ethical behavior online and STEM careers. At the end of this course, students will have the ability to choose website design components and the computer science skills to build them.

Learning Objectives

Each lesson plan is designed to enable students to achieve specific learning outcomes related to course aligned computer science competencies. For example, at the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate mastery of basic HTML skills by independently building the framework of a webpage.
  • Apply the functionality of various CSS properties and values.
  • Plan and code JavaScript functions to promote user interaction within a website.
  • Work collaboratively to evaluate the merits of their projects and solve any errors that appear in their websites.
  • Differentiate between the capabilities of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Describe negative health effects that can emerge from common technology practices.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

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