1st Edition
Supporting the Development of Computer Science Concepts in Early Childhood A Practical Guide for Parents and Educators
Supporting the Development of Computer Science Concepts in Early Childhood: A Practical Guide for Parents and Educators provides a solid understanding of computer science that sets your early childhood learner up for success!
The guide provides ways to introduce vocabulary, games to reinforce concepts and printable activities that help early childhood learners understand computer science in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
This comprehensive guide covers the foundation of computer science (integrating the Computer Science Teachers Association K-2 standards) and includes information about binary, ciphers, using the command line, programming languages, sequencing, the basics of how computer systems and networks work, what hacking is, how to avoid phishing, how to be a good digital citizen and stay safe online.
1. Computing Systems 2. Networks & The Internet 3. Data & Analysis 4. Algorithms & Programming 5. Impacts of Computing
Biography
Julie Darling is a teacher/librarian at the Ann Arbor STEAM school. She has a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan and is a Raspberry Pi certified educator. Julie has been teaching technology for more than 20 years.
D. J. Cools is a writer, illustrator, and designer with a passion for books, outdoor adventure, and old cars. Originally from Washington State, D. J. enjoys cycling, exploring, and small-town family life in Southeastern Michigan.
