This course is a wonderful overview of not just computer science and using robots, ​but of how we should be teaching all students in all content levels in the 21st century!!
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- Kim White, STEM coach from Massachusetts

Course Design

Gain a broader understanding of how coding and robotics fit into your everyday teaching with our foundational course (15 hours in total). Explore how computer science introduces new tech tools, addresses best practices of learning theory, complements thoughtful instructional design, and impacts classroom environments. Delve into the why before tackling the what and the how of Wonder Workshop’s robots.
Each course module begins with an introduction and learning objectives for you, the educator, and then wraps up with a concrete connection to our robot. The modules contain a mix of original and curated multimedia content, leveraging expertise and opinions from the field, plus have multiple checkpoints for reflection via our Discussion Forum and FlipGrid (video reflections). Each course module is designed to take about one to two hours (15 hours in total).
Great online workshop which included a variety of resources, provided a broad scope of strategies, and would be a valuable tool for any educator wanting a better understanding of the role technology and computer science  in our students' lives.

- Tammy Henderson, media specialist from Virginia

Our Syllabi

Click on the expandable accordion below to read more about the available courses:

Elementary School Educators

Introduction TO CODING AND ROBOTICS WITH DASH & DOT (CLICK TO EXPAND)
MODULE 1: Welcome to Wonder Workshop (1 hour)
  • Ready, Set, Code!
  • Our Suite of Apps & Accessories
  • Our Educator Resources
  • Your Personal Learning Path

MODULE 2: The Evolution of Edtech (2 hours)
  • How Tech-savvy Are You?
  • The History of Edtech
  • Your Edtech Adoption: SAMR & DOK Models

MODULE 3: Personalizing Pedagogy (2 hours)
  • Learning Theories 101
  • The A, B, Cs (well V, A, K) of Learning Styles
  • Active Approaches to PBL

MODULE 4: Pathways to Computer Science (2 hours)
  • Robots All Around Us
  • Coding as the New Literacy
  • Gender Stereotypes in STEM

MODULE 5: Making Room for the 4Cs (2 hours)
  • Classrooms Around the World
  • A Culture of Collaboration
  • Maker Mindsets

MODULE 6: Transforming Daily Instruction (2 hours)
  • Moving Forward with Backward Design
  • Creating Learning Objectives
  • Assessing Assessments

MODULE 7: Dash & Dot in the Classroom (2 hours)
  • Robot Warm-Up
  • Ready for Robot Guts?
  • Uncovering Dash
  • Setting Up Your Classroom
  • Fostering a Coding Culture

MODULE 8: Your Implementation Plan (2 hours)
  • Our Scope and Sequence
  • Learn to Code Curriculum
  • Class Connect
  • More Educator Resources
  • Classroom Implementation
  • School Implementation

Middle School Educators

introduction to coding and robotics with Cue (click to expand)
MODULE 1: The Ever-changing Edtech Landscape (2 hours)
  • A Call to Action
  • Jargon-wise
  • Agents of Change

MODULE 2: Constructing Student Autonomy (2 hours)
  • Game Changers
  • A Worthy Acronym: PBL
  • Designing Mindsets

MODULE 3: Computer Science Conundrum (2 hours)
  • The Reality of CS Adoption
  • Coding as the New Literacy
  • Equity in Computer Science

MODULE 4: Robots All Around Us (2 hours)
  • What is a Robot?
  • The History of Robots
  • Tomorrow's Job Market

MODULE 5: An Interdisciplinary Approach (2 hours)
  • To STEM-finity and Beyond!
  • Collaborative Goals
  • Show What You Know

MODULE 6: Robot Basics 101: Cue (2 hours)
  • Ready for Robot Guts?
  • One Powerful App
  • Time to Get Synced!
  • Content, Content, Content​