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New Instructional Material Review: NICERC Computer Science

July 24, 2022February 22, 2018

NICERC Computer Science (AP)

Learning List has reviewed the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center’s (NICERC) Computer Science course. This is a comprehensive product that supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is available online and is comprised of printable PDF materials. Online content is not interactive. Instruction is project based and emphasizes the development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the context of computer science.[Read more…]

New Curriculum Review: UTeach Computer Science Principles

August 16, 2022November 29, 2017

Learning List has reviewed UTeach Computer Science (CS) Principles. This comprehensive product supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is available in a web-based format and may be downloaded as a PDF. Instruction is project-based and emphasizes collaborative learning activities that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Student materials are available at no cost. [Read more…]

New Product Review: CodeCombat

August 14, 2022September 13, 2017

Learning List has reviewed CodeCombat. This comprehensive product supports computer science instruction in grades 4-12, including Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is available online and includes printable resources. Instruction is game based and addresses the structure and syntax of computer programming using the JavaScript and Python programming languages. [Read more…]

New Product Review: Zulama AP Computer Science Principles

August 14, 2022April 12, 2017

Learning List has reviewed Zulama’s AP Computer Science Principles. This comprehensive product supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is fully online and includes printable resources. Instruction develops students’ understanding of computer science and coding skills through the lens of game design. The course requires the installation of GameMaker Studio 2 software; GameMaker Studio 2 requires …

New Product Review: CodeHS AP Computer Science Principles

August 14, 2022April 6, 2017

Learning List has reviewed CodeHS’s AP Computer Science Principles. This is a comprehensive, web-based product that supports instruction in Advance Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is presented online and includes some printable resources (e.g., worksheets). Instruction covers the fundamentals of computer science and the how technology influences society. Resources support instruction in blended learning environments. CodeHS presents content …

New Product Review: Harvard University’s CS50 AP

August 14, 2022April 3, 2017

Learning List has reviewed Harvard University’s CS50 AP. This comprehensive product supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is available online and includes printable resources. Instruction introduces students to the basics of computer science and computer programming languages. Students use their learning to solve real-world problems that are relevant to them. Most CS50 AP resources are …

New Review: Mobile CSP (Computer Science Principles)

August 14, 2022February 3, 2017

Learning List has reviewed Mobile CSP (i.e., Computer Science Principles), which is a comprehensive course that supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is available online and includes some printable resources. Instruction is project based and teaches the principles of computer science using MIT’s “App Inventor” visual block language. Resources are available at no cost to …