Objectives

This Conceptual Framework teaches College Boards 5 Big Ideas of AP Computer Science Principles, Python, JavaScript, and Web Site application development together in an integrated fashion. The purpose is to teach College Board requirements while adding languages, tools, frameworks, and methodologies 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.

Blogs

  • 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

  • Tool Setup Sprint and Pair Programming

    Don't do it alone. Pair Programming allows you to have secondary thinking as you work, not just a reflection after you are done, but real time.

    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

  • College Board Pseudo Code

    The College Board testing language is Pseudo Code. Pseudo mean kind-of, or in this case College Board uses a kind-of programming language in its Multiple Choice exam.

    Aug 15, 2022

  • Student Scoring on AP Exam

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

    Aug 15, 2022

  • USC Code.org Workshop Notes

    Primary focus of workshop is to provide a Curriculum Guide and overview of Code.org materials. Code.org is a concept first and soft launch into coding. My approach is pretty much the opposite, jump into deep-end with life supports.

    Jul 25, 2022

  • Neo4J Graph Database Introduction

    A description of the data, and then how to connect and query the database.

    Jul 21, 2022

  • Mario Sprite Sheet

    Use JavaScript without external libararies to display all the animations in a sprite sheet.

    Jul 19, 2022

  • Mario in Motion

    Use JavaScript without external libararies to animate Mario moving across screen.

    Jul 19, 2022

  • Mario in Motion OOP

    Use JavaScript without external libararies to animate Mario moving across screen, OOP style.

    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

  • Fetch of Python data using RapidAPI

    An introductory example of talking to Backend Python application serving 3rd Party API. Fetching data and formatting results is a way to visuals information, in this case Covid19 statistics across the Globe.

    Jul 10, 2022

  • Python Sign-in

    A sign-in screen that interacts with Python and obtains a user.

    Jul 10, 2022

  • Fetch of Backend Jokes

    An example of Frontend talking to Backend Python application serving jokes. This example provides the ability to react to the Joke (haha or boohoo).

    Jul 10, 2022

  • Database CRUD Operations

    An advanced example of fetch operation asynchronously working between JavaScript and a Backend API that pulls content from a Database.

    Jul 10, 2022