PLTW Computer Science Essentials-Pt 2(3CR)

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

Course Description:

Computer Science Essentials – Part II Educator Training prepares high school teachers to deliver the more advanced units of PLTW’s Computer Science Essentials course. This training builds upon the foundational skills introduced in Part I and dives deeper into modular programming, functions, data structures, cybersecurity, and final student projects. Teachers learn how to facilitate student exploration of real-world problems through project-based learning while supporting increasingly complex computational thinking. Educators also receive guidance on managing capstone-style projects and using formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and mastery.

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

Course Documents:
Tuition: $555
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 F16
Academic Term: 27/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 3
Subject: EDU


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