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!!
- 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)
MODULE 2: The Evolution of Edtech (2 hours)
MODULE 3: Personalizing Pedagogy (2 hours)
MODULE 4: Pathways to Computer Science (2 hours)
MODULE 5: Making Room for the 4Cs (2 hours)
MODULE 6: Transforming Daily Instruction (2 hours)
MODULE 7: Dash & Dot in the Classroom (2 hours)
MODULE 8: Your Implementation Plan (2 hours)
- 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)
MODULE 2: Constructing Student Autonomy (2 hours)
MODULE 3: Computer Science Conundrum (2 hours)
MODULE 4: Robots All Around Us (2 hours)
MODULE 5: An Interdisciplinary Approach (2 hours)
MODULE 6: Robot Basics 101: Cue (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