CS + UFTeach

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This project collaborates with the UFTeach program to prepare pre-service Science and Math teachers (PSTs) to teach computer science at the K-12 level. We demonstrate the CS/CT teaching materials, activities, and lesson plans in the classroom and help the PSTs prepare their lesson plan for selected grade levels. Then, we observe and provide technical support during PSTs’ practice at a local elementary school. Finally, we reflect on their teaching practice with the PSTs for further improvement. This project will be valuable for the K-12 computer science teacher education program.

CS Teacher Identity

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This project collaborates with the Computer Science K-12 teaching graduate certificate program at the University of Florida. This 12-credit, online, job-embedded program serves computer science teachers and fellows and provides CS pedagogical strategies and JavaScript programming skills. In this specific project, we focus on the computer science teachers’ identities through their autobiographies. The data collection will be completed at the end of the 24 spring semesters. This project will contribute to the K-12 in-service teacher professional development program.

PKY CS Fellows

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This project collaborates with the Wheel Wednesday project at a local elementary school. We prepare the CS fellows to teach CS/CT units by demonstrating activities, revising lesson plans, and providing guidance and teaching materials. We also support the CS fellows in designing their own CS/CT lesson plans and engage them in practicing their designed lessons.

Funded Projects

2023 Pizzaology Summer Camp – $37,751.11

Pizzaology Summer Camp was a week-long learning experience through cooking that targeted high school students in the Palouse Region, Idaho. The learning activities of Pizzaology Summer Camp engaged learners in exploring farm-to-table learning experiences cutting across biology, farming, agriculture, chemistry, food science, restaurant management, life skills, and sustainable food practices.