Technology Integration

for the New 21st Century Learner

Miguel Lara, PhDAssistant ProfessorComputer Science

CSUMB

Introductions

Michael B. Scott, PhDAssociate Professor

MathematicsCSUMB

Agenda

Technology Integration & 21st Century SkillsIntroduction to MIT ScratchJrCreating a ScratchJr project

Objectives

Describe how ScratchJr could help K-2 students acquire 21st Century SkillsCreate an interactive ScratchJr project

Technology IntegrationComputers are just a tool, not a subject

"We don't have a paper-and-pencil lab" (Matthew Gudenius, sixth-grade teacher, TIME October 2014)

CS is becoming integral to many fields:http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/march/facsen-joint-majors-030614.htmlTechnology can engage students in difficult topics

21st Century SkillsCritical Thinking

Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

"ScratchJr" allows kids creating interactive stories, games, and animations.

It is aimed at children aged 5 to 7 years oldBy learning to code in ScratchJr, kids learn strategies for designing and communicating ideas.

ScratchJr Demo

"Scratch" is a block-based programming language.

Creating a ScratchJr Project!

Topic to practice: Order by size