What we've done
Project outcomes and products
The major activities and products of CS4MS+ include the following:
CS4MS+ demonstrates a computer science concept
- Multiple meetings with principals and teachers to discuss and validate curated educational resources
- Developed and presented a CS workshop for teachers
- Developed and curated CS lessons that can be incorporated into the teachers’ (sometimes non-CS) curriculum
- Developed three major documents (explanations of the Indiana state academic standards for grades 6-8, other activities, and worksheets and other supporting resources) and many other supporting documents to assist teachers to successfully implement CS standards
- Developed a website to make the curated resources widely available
- Attended "Flipping the Switch: Integrating Computer Science Across the Indiana Curriculum Summit", and staffed the educational "toys" area (2 years)
- Developed and delivered many CS activities at our partner schools
- Assisted teachers by being present to answer questions
- Established a BSU student organization to informally continue some project efforts
- Participated in BSU Immersive Learning Showcases
- Channel 6 (RTV6) aired a short video filmed at Northside Middle School
- Multiple published accounts of CS4MS+’s efforts and impact
"This class is an important one in my mind, one that allows for an experience unlike any other at Ball State and one that has an impact on the greater community and the lives of others.” ~Participating student