Creating Learning Environments for Computer Science
As you watch the skill video below, think about these questions:
- How does the facilitator set up his space for computer science learning?
- How does Pete arrange his space so that he can listen to what the youth have to say?
- Why does Pete think it is important to approach the classroom as a flexible space?
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw and post your responses.
- How can you arrange your space to enhance learning?
- Can you use different parts of your space for different parts of the activity?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Trying out Career Roles
Watch as staff members Katie and Molly make connections to a variety of STEM Careers throughout the selected activity and explore strategies for strengthening your own practice in this area.
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Presenting a Challenge
Watch as staff engage youth in an engineering design challenge to build their own roller coaster. Notice how staff connect the challenge to youth’s feelings and experiences with roller coasters.
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Testing Explanations of Cause and Effect
Staff use purposeful questions to help youth build on what they know and dig deeper to develop their own understanding of cause and effect.