WeTeach_CS For HS (21-22)
Whether you are a beginning CS teacher or an experienced veteran, WeTeach_CS For HS provides all the instruction, materials, and support you need to teach a first year CS course. Full scholarships available! (Info below)
Curricula Scholarships
In the spirit of providing Computer Science For All across our state, nation, and the world, WeTeach_CS is pleased to announce an offering of scholarships for NO COST ACCESS to our curriculum beginning in the year 2021-22. The application process is outlined below.
Scholarship Application Process
(1) Apply for scholarship below. (2) Have authorized school or district official hand sign the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy agreement and return a scanned copy to jbowen@tacc.utexas.edu (3) Within two weeks of submitting your application and signed agreement, you will be notified if your application has been approved, at which point you will be provided with an access code unique to you. A UT EID using a school email is required to register for and gain a secure login to access this curriculum package. Access to either WeTeach_CS curriculum package is authorized on a per teacher basis, requiring a unique UT EID. For example if two teachers from the same school wish to apply, each must do so separately.
Click here to apply for a scholarship. Click here to download agreement. Click here to register with your discount code.WeTeach_CS for HS Together
Designed with teachers in mind, WeTeach_CS For HS offers professional development led by course developers including a two day summer workshop plus six follow up seminars during the year. Information can be found at http://bit.ly/3t9VTTX
How WeTeach_CS for High SchoolBig Ideas
Each module is structured around objectives that provide context and relevance for you and your students. Highlighted throughout the curriculum, Big Ideas can assist in assembling a big picture across the course.
From Scratch, to Jeroo, to Java
We provide a suggested sequence to guide new CS teachers through the year, progressing from Scratch through Jeroo to Java - and our modules are flexible enough for experienced teachers to modify them for their classroom.
View the SyllabusAmazing Content, Amazingly Simple
Organized into modules for each of the programming platforms, our lesson plans are structured to optimize your teaching time and use all of the resources provided in the curriculum from labs to videos.
View a Sample Lesson Plan View a Sample LessonBuild From What You Learn
Our goal is "Coding from Day One" because we believe in hands on learning. Every lab and activity is an opportunity for your students to gain confidence and experience by applying what they’ve learned and receiving immediate feedback.
View a Lab View an Activity View a QuizComprehensive Standards
We know you need to map your curriculum to the standards, so we’ve done the legwork for you. WeTeach_CS for HS is 100% aligned to the Computer Science I TEKS for Texas. Download the documentation to use your IMA funds to purchase the curriculum.
View the Alignment DocumentStudents Accounts
WeTeach_CS curriculum packages have the option of using Student Accounts through Canvas at a minimal cost of $5 per student per year. Students individually log in using a safe and protected UT EID (Electronic ID) and experience the curriculum from their own smartphones, tablets, or laptops, providing access to the curriculum through the Canvas LMS, with videos safely posted on Vimeo. Interactive online lessons are delivered using RISE, a state-of-the-art industry standard E-Learning platform. All student login data is held in strictest privacy and security, not used for any other purposes, and at the end of each year is purged from the Canvas course. For more details, please email the course developer, John Owen, at jbowen@tacc.utexas.edu.
jbowen@tacc.utexas.eduTerms of Use and Student Privacy Policy
Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy carefully before accessing or using our resources.
Terms of Use Student Data Privacy PolicyCurriculum Preview
You can preview the WeTeach_CS for HS curriculum and the student version at no cost be clicking on the links below.
Teacher Preview Student PreviewSeeing is believing
Our Instructional Videos can be used by both you and your students to review and build on your understanding of the topics in each lesson. Solution Videos clearly show everyone what is expected when a programming solution is complete.
Personal Subscription
$1999 / year
Subscribe and gain immediate access to the curriculum.
Subscription Access Code
| People | Cost Per Person Per Year |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1999 |
| 2-4 | $1599 |
| 5+ | $1399 |
Purchase an access code for one or more people. The access code must be redeemed by the number of persons selected at checkout to complete each subscription.
Still Have Questions?
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions on our Help page.