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Learn. Teach. Earn.
Learn about Computer Science
& Computational Thinking. Earn a $4,050 stipend or opportunity to earn rank change at no cost!
about
Hear from teachers and students about what they are learning in the program!
Teachers in Owen County Public Schools and at iLEAD Academy are piloting the Teach Tech KY micro-credential program. Click on the video to learn how it is working for them.
Why Computer Science & Computational Thinking?
Students build confidence, persistence, tolerance of ambiguity, capacity to deal with open-ended problems, and ability to communicate and work with others.
Innovative, self-paced professional learning
Learn core concepts of Computer Science & Computational Thinking in 6 micro-credentials on the BloomBoard platform.
Earn $4,050 Stipend or the Opportunity to Earn Rank Change at No Cost
Teachers completing 6 micro- credentials can either earn a $4050 stipend (minus required fringe benefits and taxes), or choose to enroll in the Bloomboard rank change program at no cost, where they can complete 18 additional micro-credentials to earn a rank 1 or rank 2.
What do I have to do to earn rank change?
What will teachers do?
Attend a 1-day work session to integrate micro-credential content into curriculum + $200 stipend for participation.
Complete 6 micro-credentials to learn core concepts of computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT).
Design and teach CT and CS lessons integrated into math curriculum.
Attend regular online coaching sessions and Virtual Learning Community meetings.
Host a family engagement activity focused on CS and CT - with a micro-grant (up to $800) for materials to each participating teacher.
What is the time commitment?
In addition to in-class teaching time, teachers can expect to devote about 10 hours per month to the project, spread across virtual and in-person activities such as completing micro-credential learning activities, planning lessons, and receiving and responding to feedback from coaches.
May I preview the Micro-Credentials?
Yes! Take a video tour of the BloomBoard platform.
You also can create a free BloomBoard account in order to view the micro-credentials. You will be prompted to do so the first time you click on the link below. If you experience technical issues, contact support@bloomboard.com.
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