Objectives

This Course Framework teaches Java, College Boards 10 Units of AP Computer Science A, and Web Site application development together in an integrated fashion. The purpose is to teach Java College Board requirements while adding frameworks that meet Career Technical Education (CTE) needs. The outcome is preparing the High School student for the AP Test and simultaneously building the skills required for Computer Science internships and beyond.

Blogs

  • Innovation - Pair Focus

    Innovation is a time to explore, dream, and learn to code. Think about College Board, Personal interests, and Teacher expectations.

    Aug 22, 2022

  • Anthony and Sahil's Reflections

    An article detailing our motivations and accomplishments in computer science. More focused on stories and learning processes than Bria's tips

    Aug 22, 2022

  • Primitive Data Types

    An introduction to primitive types using input, output, and finishing with a grading calculator.

    Aug 22, 2022

  • Introduction and Tools

    Introduction to the year. Introduce Real World projects, philosophies, and objectives of the class. Immerse into Development Tools.

    Aug 15, 2022

  • Tools and Equipment

    Tools and equipment have changed lives, look at the mobile phone. Tools, equipment, with the addition of coding can make you immensely more successful in any field.

    Aug 15, 2022

  • Anatomy of Java

    A progressive journey through Java's anatomy starting with the classic "Hello, World!" example.

    Aug 15, 2022

  • Student Scoring on AP Exam

    History of student scores on exam using results from 2022, 2021, and 2020. Teacher provides insight and history on successes and failures.

    Aug 15, 2022

  • Windows VS Code and Kernels with Anaconda

    Guide to get Anaconda and Jupyter Notebooks to work with VS Code on Windows (Focus was IJava kernel).

    Aug 15, 2022

  • GUI with WSL

    How to set up an X11 server to have a GUI run from WSL

    Aug 15, 2022

  • VSCode Download with WSL

    Instructions for Windows users on how to use VSCode with WSL in order to add a Linux-based development.

    Aug 15, 2022

  • UCSD Code.org Workshop Notes

    Primary focus of workshop is to provide a Curriculum Guide and overview of Code.org materials. Code.org is a proprietary educational platform. My philosophy is free and real world tools.

    Jul 29, 2022

  • JavaScript Tutorial

    Quick launch into Variables, Functions, Arrays, IJavaScript HTML, using Jupyter Notebooks

    Jul 19, 2022

  • Calculator Starters

    A common way to become familiar with a language is to build a calculator. This calculator shows off button with actions.

    Jul 19, 2022

  • JWT Login

    A login screen that interacts with Java and obtains a JWT

    Jul 10, 2022

  • Fetch of Backend Jokes

    An introductory example of Frontend talking to Backend Java application serving jokes.

    Jul 10, 2022