ISTE U | Introduction to Computational Thinking for Every Educator
Introduction to Computational Thinking for Every Educator
In the digital age, computational thinking (CT) is an essential skill for students and educators alike.
This systematic approach to solving problems is at the foundation of not just computer science, but many other subject areas – and careers – as well.
Developed with support from Google, this course unpacks how CT can be integrated throughout subject areas and grade levels.
Through this course, you’ll increase your awareness of CT, experiment with CT-integrated activities for the subject areas you teach, and create a plan to incorporate CT into your curricula.
This is a 15-hour, self-paced course with ongoing instructor support.
As an ISTE Affiliate, we are happy to provide ISBE-certified PD credit to Illinois educators who complete this ISTE course. To receive credit that can be applied to your Illinois Professional Educators’ License renewal, participants must:
- Enroll in this course through the ISTE website and pay any associated fees to ISTE (LTC does not receive any financial benefit from this course)
- Complete the required coursework during the time allowed
- Submit an electronic copy of the course’s evidence of completion dated 10/1/23 – 6/16/24 to the link provided
- Submit a completed LTC evaluation form (sent to participants via email after submitting an evidence of completion)
Evidence submissions are reviewed once per week. Please allow at least 7 calendar days from submission for receipt of PD credit form.
Participants must submit ISTE-issued evidence of completion dated between October 1, 2023, and June 16, 2024. Other evidence will not be accepted.
Cost: $186 Member / $249 Non-member
Questions? Contact Matt Jacobson, Online Learning Coordinator, at mjacobson@ltcillinois.org.