4D Computer Science: Cross-Curricular Instruction
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4D Computer Science: Cross-Curricular Instruction

Issued by Thomas College

Earners of this Badge for Cross-Curricular Instruction in High School Computer Science learned and practiced instructional strategies for successfully integrating cross-curricula topics into computer science lessons. A main focus was teaching students the information literacy skills they need to critically evaluate online information and exploring the role that governments should play to protect their citizens from potential impacts of new technologies.

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  • Level Foundational
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Complete CCR "Foundations for Computer Science," professional learning (EdX Course) Lesson 6B: Interdisciplinary Themes Lesson and 7B: Teaching Strategies for Growth Mindset and Literacies"
  • Complete CCR "Foundations for Computer Science" assessments for Modules 6B and 7B with a passing grade of 80% or above.
  • Attend and participate in Synchronous Sessions 3 and 4 of the Computer Science Education - Foundational Level Course.

Standards

CCR Framework--Competencies
Cross-Curricula Themes: 1. Environmental Literacy; 2. Global Literacy; 3. Civic Literacy; 4. Information Literacy; 5. Digital Literacy; 6. Systems Thinking; 7. Design Thinking; 8. Computational Thinking