[Csmatters] Update from the CS-P Providers group discussion today

[Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff]

The CS-P providers group met today headed by GT at Code.org. There were 11
people on the call, we divided up into groups to talk and came up with some
agenda items to talk about at CSTA in person.

Of interest:

   1. What is a reasonable timeline for updates? Suggested: All curriculum
   changes for the next year done by February at the latest. After that make
   updates to PD and support materials. Keep a beta, current, and deprecated
   version of curriculum available.
   2. Numerous discussions on whether block programming is a "training
   wheel" for "real" programming or stands on its own. David W's work was
   referenced and many are waiting to read his study on the blocks vs text
   pseudocode study.
   3. Differences in style: sage on the stage vs. guide on the side, what
   is wanted/needed for CS-P, how are curricula different?
   4. Platforms used and wanted to deliver content. So many different LMS,
   SIS, content delivery systems to integrate with. To be discussed more.

-- 
Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff
Acting Director, Maryland Center for Computing Education
CS Matters in Maryland
VP Maryland Computer Science Teachers' Association
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