The annual CS Institute is a collaboration between the SPARK! CS Program at St. Anne's-Belfield School, UVA School of Education and UVA Department of Computer Science. This year Charlottesville City Schools and Computers4Kids have also joined as collaborators. The purpose of the CS Institute is to help K-12 educators from all disciplines learn about computer science and find ways to incorporate it into their teaching. Along the way, we will:
  •     Demystify computer science;
  •     Build a regional computer science education community;
  •     Increase access to CS for all students
We are very excited to be offering a virtual learning experience
to anyone, anywhere, free of charge!

** plus you can earn PD credit from UVA School of Education! **
  • The learning experiences will self-paced and available over 4 weeks from July 6 through 31.
  • Each week, you will explore a theme by watching video tutorials, doing hands-on activities and connecting with others.
  • Most activities will be "do at your own pace", and there will be opportunities for community connection online to meet with experts, get peer support and share the learning experience.
  • You will leave the CS Institute with customized CS-infused lessons to use in your classroom!
Overview of program:
  • July 6-10: Why should I teach computer science?
  • July 13 - 17: CS teaching strategies
  • July 20 - 25:  Strategies to increase equity in CS
  • July 27 - 31: Extend and plan
Outline for each week:
  • At your own pace: A variety of self-guided CS hands-on lessons with video tutorial support
  • Office Hours:
    • Monday 4 - 5pm ET
    • Wednesday 1 - 2pm ET
  • Show & Tell: Friday 10 - 11am ET