Professional Development Course Catalog

Welcome
In this first module we give you an overview of the professional development course. We introduce a few key principles and ideas for teaching computer science, and give you a chance to set goals and expectations for how to make the most out of this course.

How CodeHS Works

Programming With Karel
Module two is programming with Karel. Karel is a dog that only knows how to move, turn left, and place tennis balls in his world. You can give Karel these commands to instruct him to do certain things. We use Karel to show you what it means to program, and allow you to focus on problem solving.

JavaScript Bootcamp
This unit is meant to provide teachers with a brief introduction to topics in JavaScript.

Teaching Programming with Karel
In this module we'll go over teaching the basics of programming. We will go through concept by concept and explain ways to teach in the classroom, how to grade these problems, and how to debug these problems.

Effective Debugging Strategies
Learn effective debugging strategies in this module. Debugging is one of the most important skills to develop both for your own programming and for grading others' code. We'll identify common coding errors and learn how to address them.

Teaching a Blended Coding Class
The final module dives into the blended classroom environment. We'll discuss best practices and helpful approaches for incorporating online learning in traditional classroom settings.

Course Wrap-Up

Welcome
Get an overview of the Intro Python Professional Pevelopment course. Learn about key principles and ideas for teaching the course, discuss access and equity in the field of Computer Science, and set goals and expectations for how to make the most out of this course.

How CodeHS Works
This module covers strategies to leverage CodeHS tools for grading, progress monitoring, providing feedback, creating & customizing courses/sections, using the IDE, using curricular resources, and other platform tools and resources.

Karel in Python Bootcamp
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world.

Basic Python Bootcamp

Advanced Python Bootcamp

Teaching Python
In this module we'll go over teaching the basics of programming with Tracy the Turtle. We will cover common misunderstandings, explain ways to teach these concepts in the classroom, and how to grade student programs.

Debugging Strategies
This module includes several debugging strategies including common misunderstandings about debugging code, ways to teach problem-solving and debugging concepts in the classroom, and how to grade student programs.

Teaching a Blended Computer Science Class
Learn what leading a blended classroom with both online and offline activities looks like, and learn helpful ideas and best practices for incorporating online learning into a traditional classroom.

Course Wrap-Up
The Course Wrap-Up module includes an end-of-course survey, an Intro to CS in Python 3 completion badge, a Certificate of Completion, and information about earning graduate credit.

Welcome
In this first module we give you an overview of the Introduction to Cybersecurity Professional Development course. We'll learn about key principles and ideas for teaching the course, discuss access and equity in the field of Computer Science, and set goals and expectations for how to make the most out of this course.

How CodeHS Works
This module covers strategies to leverage CodeHS tools for grading, progress monitoring, providing feedback, creating & customizing courses/sections, using the IDE, using curricular resources, and other platform tools and resources.

Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene Bootcamp
In this module, teachers learn the basics of digital citizenship and cyber hygiene by working through actual lessons from the Introduction to Cybersecurity course.

Teaching Cyber Hygiene
In this module we'll go over teaching the basics of digital citizenship and cyber hygiene. We will cover common misunderstandings, explain ways to teach these concepts in the classroom, and how to grade student work.

Cryptography Bootcamp
In this module, teachers learn the basics of cryptography by working through actual lessons from the Introduction to Cybersecurity course.

Software Security Bootcamp
In this module, teachers learn the basics of software security by working through lessons from the Introduction to Cybersecurity course. This includes learning about common attacks and recommend solutions for flawed security systems.

Teaching Cryptography and Security
In this module we'll go over teaching the basics of cryptography and security. We will cover common misunderstandings, explain ways to teach these concepts in the classroom, and how to grade student work.

Basics of Debugging
Debugging is locating and fixing errors in programs, and is one of the most important skills for your own programming as well as grading others’ code. In this module we’ll identify common errors in coding used in cybersecurity, and teach you effective debugging strategies that you can model and share with your students.

Teaching a Blended Computer Science Class
Learn what leading a blended classroom with both online and offline activities looks like, and learn helpful ideas and best practices for incorporating online learning into a traditional classroom.

CodeHS Teacher Interviews
Hear from teachers who have experience teaching computer science with CodeHS!

Course Wrap-Up
The Course Wrap-Up module includes an end-of-course survey, a Teaching Cybersecurity completion badge, a Certificate of Completion, and information about earning graduate credit.

Welcome
This introductory module provides an overview of the Teaching AP CSA professional development course. You'll learn about the big ideas behind the course, key principles for teaching AP CSA, access and equity in computer science, and goal planning and pacing.

How CodeHS Works

What is AP CSA?
Learn about the 2019 AP Computer Science A course and College Board curriculum framework, how to go through the AP Course Audit, specific details about the new AP examination, and an overview of the CodeHS AP CSA curriculum which includes student recruitment strategies.

Java Programming Basics Bootcamp
Dive in and learn the basics of programming in Java by working through a condensed version of the first two student modules and key lessons from student course modules 3 and 4.

Java Programming Advanced Bootcamp
Continue learning more about programming in Java by working through key student lessons on classes and data structures.

Debugging in Java
Finding and fixing errors in programs is a fundamental skill for new and experienced programmers to develop. This module introduces debugging, the art and science of fixing broken programs. You'll learn techniques for finding common code errors and effective debugging strategies to share with students.

Teaching Programming in Java
Practice teaching the basics of programming with Java. This module reviews key concepts of Java and object-oriented programming and ways to teach them the classroom. You'll also practice grading and fixing student Java programs.

Leading a Blended Coding Class
Learn to effectively lead a blended classroom that utilizes online and offline activities and tools. Practice classroom planning, customize your course, discover helpful resources, and incorporate best practices into your teaching.

After the AP Exam
This brief module explores how teachers can effectively use the planning and instructional time after the AP Exam.

Supplementary
This brief module contains information on how to program in Java outside of the CodeHS platform and some additional debugging practice.

Course Wrap-Up
This module wraps up the course with a survey, badge and certificate!

Welcome
In this first module we give you an overview of the AP CS Principles professional development course. We introduce a few key principles and ideas for teaching the course, discuss access and equity in the field of Computer Science, and give you a chance to set goals and expectations for how to make the most out of this course.

How CodeHS Works

What is AP CS Principles?
Learn about the new AP Computer Science Principles course, how to go through the AP Course Audit, specific details about the new AP examination, and get an overview of the CodeHS AP CSP curriculum.

Tools and Resources for AP CS Principles
AP CS Principles is a brand new course, and we have developed several helpful tools and resources to help you teach this course. In this module, you’ll practice using these new tools and resources.

Programming with Karel Bootcamp
Dive in and learn the basics of programming with Karel by working through a condensed version of the Karel module of the AP CSP course.

Programming with JavaScript Bootcamp
Dive in and learn the basics of programming with JavaScript by working through a condensed version of the JavaScript module of the AP CSP course.

Data Structures Boot Camp
We introduce lists/arrays. These are the essential basic data structures that any program will use.

Basics of Debugging
Debugging is locating and fixing errors in programs, and is one of the most important skills for your own programming as well as grading others’ code. In this module we’ll identify common errors in web development code, and teach you effective debugging strategies that you can model and share with your students.

Teaching a Blended Computer Science Class
Learn what leading a blended classroom with both online and offline activities looks like, and learn helpful ideas and best practices for incorporating online learning into a traditional classroom.

Course Wrap-Up

Welcome
In this first module we give you an overview of the AP CS Principles professional development course. We introduce a few key principles and ideas for teaching the course, discuss access and equity in the field of Computer Science, and give you a chance to set goals and expectations for how to make the most out of this course.

What is AP CS Principles?
Learn about the new AP Computer Science Principles course, how to go through the AP Course Audit, specific details about the new AP examination, and get an overview of the CodeHS AP CSP curriculum.

How CodeHS Works

Tools and Resources for AP CS Principles
AP CS Principles is a brand new course, and we have developed several helpful tools and resources to help you teach this course. In this module, you’ll practice using these new tools and resources.

Programming with Karel Bootcamp
Karel is a dog that only knows how to move, turn left, and place tennis balls in his world. You can give Karel these commands to instruct him to do certain things. We use Karel to show you what it means to program, and allow you to focus on problem solving.

Programming with Python Bootcamp
Introduces you to the basics of Python, including variables, user input, control structures, functions with parameters and return values, and basic graphics, how to send messages to objects.

Data Structures Bootcamp
Students will learn the basics of lists in Python while exploring tuples and lists. Students will explore how to create each of these and the various methods to access or alter them.

Debugging Strategies

Teaching Python
In this module we'll go over teaching the basics of programming with Tracy the Turtle. We will cover common misunderstandings, explain ways to teach these concepts in the classroom, and how to grade student programs.

Teaching a Blended Computer Science Class
Learn what leading a blended classroom with both online and offline activities looks like, and learn helpful ideas and best practices for incorporating online learning into a traditional classroom.

Course Wrap-Up

Welcome
In this first module we give you an overview of the AP CS Principles professional development course. We introduce a few key principles and ideas for teaching the course, discuss access and equity in the field of Computer Science, and give you a chance to set goals and expectations for how to make the most out of this course.

What is AP CS Principles?
Learn about the new AP Computer Science Principles course, how to go through the AP Course Audit, specific details about the new AP examination, and get an overview of the CodeHS AP CSP curriculum.

How CodeHS Works
In this module you will gain an understanding of what CodeHS is bringing to your classroom, and learn how to use the CodeHS website effectively.