Computer Science for All Students

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at Computer Science in a slightly different way. Together with authors Sam Patterson and Doug Bergman, we discuss ways for every school district to create a seamless K12 curriculum that infuses aspects of Computer Science in all grade levels. In this episode, we discuss: Why should students be learning about Computer Science? Creating a Computer Science Curriculum K12 How should we budget for a Computer Science Curriculum? Where can teachers find resources for Computer Science? No longer an elective subject Needs to be CORE CS is here, not going anywhere, it is not a trend Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast The TechEducator Podcast | @TechEdShow Visit the TechEducator Podcast | www.TechEducatorPodcast.com Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue Jennifer Judkins | @TeachingForward Josh Gauthier | @MrGFactoftheDay Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9 Jennifer Giffen | @VirtualGiff Nicholas Amaral | @Namaraledu About our Guests Doug Bergman Doug Bergman is Head of Computer Science at Porter-Gaud independent school in Charleston, SC. He has been the head of the CS department for 17+ years and been in CS education for 23+ years. For several years, he worked in industry as a programmer as well as in I.T. While attending and teaching school in the US, Japan, and France, he has traveled extensively across the globe. He is a product of public education K-16 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, M.A. in Education Administration, and is completing his Online Masters in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. He has taught in public schools, private schools, and professional schools and has worked with students from ages 5 – 99. His largest class was 300 students (I found out it was 300, not 30, in the hallway on the way to class. That was fun.) He has experience developing his own curriculum as well as using existing curriculum developed by others. In addition to being honored with regional, state, national and international recognition, he has presented at conferences worldwide. In 2017, he was selected as a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Currently, he serves on of the board of CSTA. www.Innovativeteacher.org @dougbergmanusa https://www.facebook.com/dberg.dberg Imagining Computer Science Education K-12 Richard Allen Richard W. Allen, Ed.S. –