Defined Learning: Computer Science
We're providing a new computer science curriculum resources to create opportunities and expand career pathways for all students.
Explore
Evaluate
Engage
Defined Learning™ is a project-based solution that allows
students in grades 6-12 to explore and experience careers.
Defined's computer science PBL includes hands-on projects that are based on real-world situations in STEM careers to give K-12 students the opportunity to apply standards and skills across subject areas. Our engaging projects include career-connected tasks that highlight computational thinking, problem-solving, and application of computing skills, such as coding.
Defined’s computer science PBL empowers students to build the critical skills they need to succeed in college, careers, and life.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer science is essential for almost every career in today’s world and is key to expanding opportunities for all students. Our mission is to help educators engage K-12 students in computer science through Project-Based Learning (PBL). Our standards-aligned projects help students explore the impacts of computers on our daily lives and excite them about future opportunities.
DEFINED'S APPROACH
Defined's computer science PBL includes hands-on projects that are based on real-world situations in STEM careers to give K-12 students the opportunity to apply standards and skills across subject areas. Our engaging projects include career-connected tasks that highlight computational thinking, problem-solving, and application of computing skills, such as coding.
Defined’s computer science PBL empowers students to build the critical skills they need to succeed in college, careers, and life.
ENGAGING ALL STUDENTS
Each computer science project asks students to conduct a performance task using their classroom knowledge and skills to solve a real-world problem. The tasks empower learners to achieve and demonstrate competency using technology applications.
These engaging real-world projects are designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply standards and future-ready skills across subject areas.
These are the topics descriptions for the Career Exploration and Advising Workshop. Use the links to register for a Workshop near you.
Each workshop will run from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Defined Learning: Immersion Experience
Educators will be introduced to PBL practices and explore the Defined Learning and Defined Careers platform.
Defined Learning: Planning Session
Educators will have the hour to plan and prep a lesson of their choice from Defined Learning and Defined Careers. A Defined Learning trainer will be available to help navigate and answer questions.
Elevate TN: Exploration & Practice
Educators will be given a guided tour of the Elevate TN platform. They will then setup access and complete a Career Exploration lesson using the Elevate TN platform as a resource.
Career Exploration & Advising Workshop Series Schedule
| Date | City | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2022 | Cookeville | Millard Oakley STEM Center | Link |
| October 3, 2022 | Memphis | University of Memphis | Link |
| December 2, 2022 | Chattanooga | The Edney Innovation Center | Link |
| February 27, 2023 | Murfreesboro | TBD | Link |
| March 31, 2023 | Dyersburg | TBD | Link |
| April 3, 2023 | Johnson City | TBD | Link |
| May 25, 2023 | Jackson | TBD | Link |
| June 5, 2023 | Knoxville | TBD | Link |
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