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Impacts of Computing

Impacts of Computing

This microcredential provide an overview of culture, social interactions, ethics, and safety of computing. This is #6 of the K-12 Computer Science credential.

MICROCREDENTIAL ID: ETEC-KCS-0016
CREDENTIAL: K-12 Computer Science
CREDITS: 1.0 CEU (10 hours)
AUTHOR: Dr. Emily Baumgartner

 

Licensure Disclosure: EHHS Credentials and Microcredentials do not lead to an Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recognized licensure and/or endorsement preparation program. 

Registration

 

How to Earn This Microcredential

Participants will need to submit a set of evidence demonstrating their understanding of computing ethics. Additionally, participants will also complete a short written reflection analysis.

Fees

Participants submitting this microcredential for review will be assessed an administrative fee of $50. Participants who successfully complete the microcredential will receive a certificate showing completion of 1.0 CEU.

 Why Get This Microcredential?

 

This microcredential is part of the K-12 Computer Science credential. This microcredential will help the educator understand understand computing beyond the computer part as it relates to culture, social interactions, ethics, and safety. This credential must be completed sequentially starting with Microcredential #1 in the K-12 Computer Science credential. First, the educator gains background on computer and networking systems and how data gets stored. Next, the educator will gain experience in algorithms, which is an essential component prior to programming. The next microcredential will explore basic programming, which can be translated to many different activities in the classroom. Finally, the impacts of computing are explored in the last microcredential.

Important Terms
  • Computer ethics - Computer ethics is the procedures, values and practices that govern the process of consuming computing technology and its related disciplines without damaging or violating the moral values and beliefs of any individual, organization or entity.

  Benefits of this Microcredential

 

Computers and the Internet have become an imperative part of society. However, not everyone uses computers in the proper way. Understanding how to keep information private, secure, and safe is important for students to know, even at a young age. Additionally, with the rise of social media in the past decade, more communication is occurring. Computing has a lot of benefits, but it is important to know the risks of being online and how to mitigate them. This microcredential also covers the culture of computing and how technology has impacted society.

Standards

Ohio Learning Standards: Computer Science
  • IC.Cu - Culture
  • IC.SI - Social Interactions
  • IC.SLE - Safety, Law, and Ethics
    • Note: standards for Computer Science are categorized by grade level
CSTA Standards
  • CSTA Standards:
    • Specific standards are listed by grade level here:
      • If. Analyze impacts of computing
      • 3a. Pursue targeted professional development
      • 4a. Analyze CS curricula

 Evidence Review

 

Candidates interested in earning this microcredential must submit three pieces of evidence: one piece related to learning, one related to implementing, and one related to reflecting.

When you are ready for your evidence review, submit your pieces of evidence for feedback from a qualified instructor. 

Learning

Required Resources

  • Complete tutorial on teaching kids about Internet safety
  • View Ted Talk on how technology shapes our culture (10:51)

Additional Resources

  • Article: Why kids won’t quit technology
  • Videos on how technology impacts our culture
    • (1:24)
    • (11:55) Technology is culture
  • Videos on computer ethics
    • (4:23) Computer ethics breakdown
    • (7:03) Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
    • Ted Talk on Ethics in the age of technology (16:28) 

Required Evidence

  • Choose one take a screenshot of the results (80% or higher):
    • Complete the quiz on either teaching kids about internet safety
    • Complete the quiz on general internet safety
  • Submit a 1-2 page overview explaining how technology impacts our society and how these ideas need to be communicated to students. Add a screenshot of the results screen from the above quiz.
  • Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
  • Use references to support your claims. References do not count towards the 1-2 page minimum/maximum. Any format for references is allowed but APA is preferred.

Evidence Review Criteria

  • Criterion 1: Educator receives an 80% or higher on quiz
Implementing

Requred Resources

  • There are no required resources; however, you are encouraged to visit at least one additional resource.

Additional Resources

  • Instructional strategies for CS:
  • INFOhio Curriculum ideas:
  • Code.org
  • Computer Science lesson plans:
  • Computer science unit plans:
  • Presentation tips
  • PowerPoint Alternatives

Required Evidence

  • Option 1
    • Create a PowerPoint (or PowerPoint alternative) that could be used to deliver professional development to an important stakeholder (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators). The focus of the presentation will be on the importance of computer science in the classroom and the pros/cons of implementing it.
      • Submit the presentation as a PPT, PDF, or link. There is no minimum number of slides. However, future participants listening to the presentation should be able to clearly learn from the slides presented.
      • Slide notes should be included as either a transcript of what will be said or a list of key ideas that will be covered on the slide.
      • References are required to support the statements and claims made. A bibliography or set of references can be included at the end but should also be included on each slide.

     -OR-

  • Option 2
    • Create and then deliver professional development on the benefits of computer science education in the classroom. This presentation can be made to any stakeholder and does not require the creation or use of specific learning materials (e.g., presentation slides, handouts).
    • Evidence of successful completion must include two components:
      • A short video (through a URL) of at least some snippets of your presentation.
      • Reviews from your audience

Evidence Review Criteria

  • Option 1
    • Criterion 1: Educators will present evidence of the creation of materials that could be used to deliver professional development (e.g., workshop, presentation) to others.
  • Option 2
    • Criterion 1: Educators will be able to successful present information about computer science education to key stakeholders.
Reflecting

Required Resources

  • If you are new to writing reflections, or this is your first microcredential, then please visit at least one of the additional resources.

Additional Resources

  • EduBirdie -
  • Trent University –

Required Evidence

  • Submit a document that considers these two questions:
    • How can these important topics in computing safety be emphasized to students in other subject areas? Provide examples.
    • How do you plan to incorporate safety and ethics of computing in future lessons? 
  • Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
  • No references are required.

Evidence Review Criteria

  • Criterion 1: The reflective analysis identifies other appropriate areas for integration of CS curricula.
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