Self-Paced Online Professional Learning for Educators
Teachers are at the heart of our work at Code.org, and we are committed to expanding our professional learning offerings to support teachers in every stage of their computer science teaching journey, no matter where they are.
In addition to our curriculum and immersive professional learning programs, Code.org is pleased to offer self-paced courses for teachers who wish to implement CS Discoveries or CS Fundamentals in their classrooms. These courses are available at no cost to any educator with a Code.org account worldwide!
Teaching Computer Science Discoveries
This self-paced online course is intended as an introduction to CS Discoveries and the resources we offer for 6-10th grade teachers. Through reading, viewing videos, completing interactive puzzles, and reflecting on your learning, you will develop your own understanding while preparing to teach computer science in your classroom. Designed to be completed in three hours, this new self-paced professional learning option is meant to support teachers who are unable—or not ready—to participate in the facilitator-led professional learning program.
Learning objectives:
Through completing this online course, participants will:
- Learn how to navigate the Code.org website and teacher tools.
- Set up your course in the Code.org learning platform.
- Gain a high level understanding of the content, tools, and pedagogy included in CS Discoveries.
- Prepare to begin teaching CS Discoveries with your students.
Suggested time to complete the course:
This course should take approximately 3 hours to complete.
Prerequisites:
No previous experience with coding or computer science is assumed. This is a beginner course.
Teaching Computer Science Fundamentals
This self-paced online course is designed for elementary school educators who are interested in implementing and teaching CS Fundamentals courses to their students. Computer Science Fundamentals courses are designed for educators who teach grades K-5 and want to offer accessible and equitable introductory computer science courses to their students. This online option is meant to support teachers who are unable—or not ready—to participate in the facilitator-led professional learning program.
Learning objectives:
Through completing this online course, participants will:
- Access free curriculum and resources for teachers.
- Get learning tools your students will use to build computer science knowledge and skills.
- Read, watch videos, and reflect on computer science teaching practices and strategies focused on inclusion that can be applied to any Computer Science Fundamentals lesson.
- Plan for how you might get started implementing and teaching Computer Science Fundamentals.
- Connect with a community of fellow educators committed to bringing computer science to their students.
Prerequisites:
No previous experience with coding or computer science is assumed. This is a beginner course.
Want to take your learning further?
Join the more than 100,000 teachers who have participated in our workshops. More than 90% of attendees would recommend our program to other teachers.
In addition to the above self-paced online courses, professional learning workshops for CS Discoveries and CS Fundamentals are offered for U.S.-based teachers throughout the year. Learn more about workshops happening in your area.
If you are a 6-12 educator, we recommend the CS Discoveries or CS Principles Professional Learning Programs. Learn more about our Professional Learning Programs for middle and high school educators.
