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

[David Weintrop]

Hi Dianne,

Thanks for the update.

I presented the AP CSP Blocks vs. Text analysis at a conference last week, so the paper is officially out. I have attached it to the email. Feel free to share it with any who might be interested.



Citation:
Weintrop, D., Killen, H. & Franke, B. (2018). Blocks or Text? How programming language modality makes a difference in assessing underrepresented populations. In Kay, J. and Luckin, R. (Eds.). Rethinking Learning in the Digital Age: Making the Learning Sciences Count, 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2018. London, UK.


> On Jul 2, 2018, at 5:46 PM, Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff <mrsdianneoc at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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:
> 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.
> 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.
> Differences in style: sage on the stage vs. guide on the side, what is wanted/needed for CS-P, how are curricula different?
> Platforms used and wanted to deliver content. So many different LMS, SIS, content delivery systems to integrate with. To be discussed more.
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David Weintrop
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