PLTW Computer Science Essentials-Pt 1(1CR)

Topic: Technology
Instructor: Courtney Kessler
Method: Online (OWRK)
Sponsor: AU Columbus Center
Center Offered: Columbus Professional Dev

Course Description:

Computer Science Essentials – Part I Educator Training prepares high school educators to teach the first half of PLTW’s Computer Science Essentials course, an entry-level class in the PLTW Computer Science pathway. This training introduces teachers to fundamental concepts such as block-based and text-based programming, problem-solving, algorithms, and data representation. Through hands-on activities and scaffolded programming tasks, educators gain experience using block-based tools (e.g., App Inventor) and transitioning to text-based programming languages such as Python. Teachers also learn how to guide students through inquiry-driven coding challenges that emphasize creativity, collaboration, and computational thinking.

For more information, please contact Courtney Kessler at ckessler@ashland.edu

Course Documents:
Tuition: $185
Timespan of Course:
September 1, 2026 to August 25, 2027
Contact E-mail: ckessler@ashland.edu

Meeting Times

  • Day and Time of Meeting: 
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am to Friday, August 20, 2027 - 6:00pm
    Location of Meeting: 
    Online

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Course Number: EDU 6160 A16
Academic Term: 27/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 1
Subject: EDU


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