The new ICD20 course emphasizes the evolving role of digital technology in education, shifting towards incorporating innovations to prepare students for a technologically advanced society. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on computational thinking and programming skills, aiming to develop students’ abilities to solve complex problems using digital technologies. Integration of emerging technologies, such as AI, is highlighted, along with efforts to broaden the appeal of computer science by attracting students from diverse interests. Hands-on learning experiences are prioritized to effectively engage students, while critical thinking and problem-solving are promoted through coding challenges. Ethical considerations of digital technologies, including discussions on AI and data privacy, are integrated into the curriculum. Additionally, the importance of debugging skills and promoting diversity in technology fields are underscored, along with highlighting the universal relevance of digital literacy in various career paths.

Presenter

• Rob Ceccato – [email protected]

Resources

Educational Tools and Platforms

• ACSE Conference 2024: Details and updates about the ACSE Conference. https://acse.net/ctc24/
• ACSE Mail List: Join the mail list for updates. https://bit.ly/acse-mail-list
• ACSE Website: Official website for more information. https://acse.net
• Other Mail Lists: Various educational mail lists. https://www.beens.org/email-lists/
• Skills for All with Cisco: Educational content and courses. https://skillsforall.com/
• Financial Literacy Resource from ACSE: A Google document with resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1as95YMwmaxtGrK4Ncjdx2WCkz1jdpyKyjq_V4Igf2zM/edit?usp=sharing
• AI Study of ICD2O (Bing Chat/ChatGPT4): A Google document for study purposes. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjFsb-CvXh1fSyY4lLCR6Egbaorbt6B1nofk5EHOd_o/edit
• CEMC23/ICD2O Communal Resource: A shared Google document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yrOYRyoFpTAWWl3n_v3PqLOLalU852__5exxZrjUJG8/edit?usp=sharing
• CEMC Database of Resources: A comprehensive resource database. https://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/resources/CSR/userMain.php

Collaborative and Diagramming Tools

• net (formerly draw.io): A free diagramming tool. https://app.diagrams.net/
• Lucidchart: Feature-rich diagramming software. https://www.lucidchart.com

Classroom Management and Engagement Strategies

• Mediasmarts Tip Sheet: Tips for spotting false content. https://mediasmarts.ca/sites/mediasmarts/files/tip-sheet/tipsheet_false_content.pdf
• Flippity for Random Groups: A tool for creating random groups in class. https://www.flippity.net/
• Deck of Cards for Forming Groups: A method using cards to group students.

Global Citizenship and Language Learning

• Sustainable Future Schools Program: A site considering global citizenship. https://lsf-lst.ca/programs/sustainable-future-schools/
• Duolingo: Suggested for learning multiple languages. Mentioned without a direct link.

Specific Educational Content and Challenges

• University of Waterloo Beaver Computing Challenge: https://cemc.math.uwaterloo.ca/contests/bcc.html
• Kenken Puzzles: Engaging puzzles for computational thinking. Mentioned without a specific link.
• Gizmo from ExploreLearning: A tool for computational thinking. https://gz.explorelearning.com/
• Mediasmarts Game: A game about algorithms and digital media literacy. https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games/foryou-game-about-algorithms-discussion-guide
• AlgoRythmics YouTube Channel: Educational content on algorithms. https://www.youtube.com/@AlgoRythmics

Ontario Teachers Federation

• OTF Connects Calendar http://bit.ly/OTFConnectsCalendar
• OTF YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/OTFYouTube