Iowa CoderZ Overview and Grant Application Information 2023.pptx
- 1. 1 A full computer science curriculum for the 21st century Using CoderZ in the Iowa Classroom Randy Swartz, District Account Manager
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- 3. 3 Agenda • How CoderZ Solves Challenges in the Classroom • CoderZ Curriculum • Iowa Computer Science Grant
- 4. 4 Solving the STEM Education Challenge LACK OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS LOW CONFIDENCE OF TEACHERS TO TEACH TECHNOLOGY Aligned to standards LEVEL OF STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT Gamification SUSTAINABILITY + EXPENSIVE RESOURCES EQUITY + ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT Virtual Platform
- 6. 6 Reaching more kids Multiple points of entry Flexible curriculum Cross-disciplinary standards Differentiation and extensions
- 7. 7 Montezuma JR SR High School Olivia Smith is heavily involved in the problem solving with the students. Besides being the school in Iowa that included the highest number of students and the highest amount of completion - her students were engaged and working diligently the entire class period (I observed). She has also found creative ways to incorporate CoderZ Curricula with state testing practice. Woodbury Central High School & Woodbury Central Middle School Dr. Taylor Kempers made sure her staff encouraged the students to “play and enjoy.” In doing so, her robotics programs are now growing in numbers. CoderZ has noticeable effects on her students’ confidence levels – and encouraged students (who wouldn’t normally socialize) to work together! Observed Classrooms in Iowa
- 8. 8 By supporting teachers Teacher Guide Platform Features Professional Development
- 10. 10 Professional Development Hands-on workshops Aligned to standards Covers all needed content and pedagogy Supports teachers new to computing
- 11. 11 Full Suite of Teacher Resources
- 13. 13 Accessibility Features Language selection Partnership with UserWay Full ADA/WCAG 2.1 compliance
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- 15. 15 CoderZ Curriculum Suggested for grade 4 - 6 CoderZ Adventure with LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime Suggested for grade 6 - 9 Cyber Robotics 101 Suggested for grade 5 - 6 Code Farm Suggested for grade 8 - 12 Cyber Robotics 102 Suggested for grade 8 - 12 Python Gym
- 16. 16 CoderZ Curriculum Suggested for grade 4 - 6 CoderZ Adventure with LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime Guided Inquiry with interactive experimentation Exploring how hardware and software interact Critical thinking and program debugging
- 17. 17 CoderZ Curriculum Suggested for grade 5 - 6 Code Farm Using sensors to learn about the robots environment Repeat loops and variables Conditional statements and algorithms
- 18. 18 CoderZ Curriculum Suggested for grade 6 - 9 Cyber Robotics 101 Advanced navigation techniques Robot –environment interactions and detection Control flow with loops, conditionals, and advanced algorithms
- 19. 19 CoderZ Curriculum Suggested for grade 8 - 12 Cyber Robotics 102 Advanced course focused on physics and engineering principles Choosing and coding the most efficient solutions Complex algorithms with extensive use of variables
- 20. 20 CoderZ Curriculum Text-based coding for follow up to Cyber Robotics 102 Self directed missions for students with intermediate understanding of coding Advanced data structures Suggested for grade 8 - 12 Python Gym
- 21. 21 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Spring CoderZ League FREE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY!
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- 23. 23 • Review Computer Science Curriculum and PD Instructions/Information Page: bit.ly/iowacsgrant • Contact Randy Swartz at rswartz@gocoderz.com for assistance with the application Other Ways the CoderZ Team Can Help
- 24. 24 Link to the DOE Step-by-Step Guide Bit.ly/iowagranthelp
- 25. 25 • Here is the login page: bit.ly/iowalogin • Contact Randy Swartz at rswartz@gocoderz.com for assistance with the application Login/Create User Name and Follow the Steps
- 26. 26 • $50,000 Per District • Looking for sustainability? CoderZ offers 10% off for 3 year licenses • SPECIAL OFFER: Get CoderZ League Spring Teams for FREE if you sign up for the grant today.
- 27. 27 Get a CoderZ Price Quote from Randy!
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- 30. 30 Don’t forget about the “Expenditure Reimbursement Claim” Section The Department reimburses actual and allowable expenditures for goods and services incurred during the grant period. To receive reimbursement of authorized expenditures a grantee must submit a Claim for Reimbursement via IowaGrants.gov. Grantees must maintain records identifying the source and application of funds for each budget line item. Only items listed in the approved grant are eligible for reimbursement. Claims should be filed twice per year unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. Grantees must submit a progress report and claim even if no costs were incurred (zero claim) or no activities took place during that time period.