Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology
Complete an AP Computer Science Principles Explore Task project analyzing computing innovations' societal impacts.
Complete an AP Computer Science Principles Explore Task project analyzing computing innovations' societal impacts.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create and evaluate computational artifacts
Assess student work using AP scoring guidelines
Provide effective feedback on computing projects
Analyze computing innovations' societal impacts
Align instruction with AP CS Principles standards
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Peer Review Project
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There are 5 modules in this course
This capstone course focuses on preparing educators to guide students through the AP Computer Science Principles Explore Task. Participants analyze computing innovations' societal impacts, create computational artifacts, and evaluate student work using AP scoring guidelines. The project-based curriculum emphasizes understanding both the task requirements and effective assessment strategies, while aligning with CSTA K-12 computer science standards.
Exploring the Impacts of Computing
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Evaluating Student Work
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Computational Artifact & Feedback
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Final Project
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Review and Reflect
Module 5 · 1 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Computing Education Pioneer and Pedagogical Innovation Leader
Dr. Beth Simon serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Education Studies at UC San Diego, where she has revolutionized computer science education through evidence-based teaching practices and curriculum development. After earning her Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCSD in 2002, she has dedicated her career to advancing computing education at both K-12 and university levels. Her pioneering work includes developing high school computing curricula, implementing Peer Instruction methodologies, and creating the Graduate Certificate program for K-12 Computer Science Education. Her diverse roles have included serving as Director of UCSD's Center for Teaching Development, Principal Teaching and Learning Specialist at Coursera (2014-2015), and Faculty Advisor for Digital Learning in the UCSD Teaching + Learning Commons. Her research, supported by numerous National Science Foundation grants, has significantly improved student outcomes in computing education, particularly through active learning practices and technology-enhanced teaching. Her impact extends beyond UCSD through her work with the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at UBC and her leadership in developing MOOCs and professional development programs for educators nationwide.
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