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I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
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Introduction to Robotics lecture slides 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade
This resource contains 10 PowerPoint slides that can be used for an Introduction into Robotics Class. The Class could be middle school or high school. Definitions of automation and robotics are provided. A short history of Robotics is presented. The final slide brings up some things to reflect on. The resource is meant to be creative and to stimulate students interest in Robotics.
7th - 10th
Robotics
Also included in:Â High School Computer Science Curriculum
Intro To Computer Hardware Middle School High School | Digital | Print
This is the first module of a short 3 modules course that introduces students to Computer Science through its 3 fundamentals: - Computer Hardware - Operating Systems - Application Software Middle School and High School students nowadays are often thrown into coding concepts before they get to understand some of the basic functionalities and architectures of computerized systems. Some other approaches extensively utilize teaching CS by gaming (which is considered "fun" and "attractive" for stud
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Tech Bundle | Operating Systems | Computer Hardware | Middle School
Scratch Coding Programming Intro Course | Elementary School | Middle School
This is a new Scratch Course we started to work on. It is an intro course for Elementary and Middle School. Students as young as 3rd or 4th grade can take this course as it is very intuitive and very interactive. Block-based programming is very popular nowadays with Elementary and Middle School students. Some of these students also take robotics classes that are block based such as VEX (which has a version based on Scratch). Students will learn how to move characters around in no time. The cours
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Scratch Coding | Programming | Elementary School | Your first game | Unit 5
Cats, bears, fish and sharks! In this fun Intro to Scratch Coding Course for Elementary School students. This is Unit 5 on designing your first game where you can control sprites by keyboard, test collisions and keep scores! This fun introductory Scratch track saves the Coding Teacher prep time! In this game you will control the shark with your arrow keys, while the golden fish will randomly move around. You have to try & catch the golden fish! The Course is structured on 12 units and it ha
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Linux Labs | Shell Scripting | Lecture notes | High School | Unit 10
This is lab number 10 of a series of ten labs on the Linux Operating System. The lab is on shell scripting in Linux with examples in bash. The lab saves the teacher prep time. The labs are part of our Intro to Cyber Security curriculum but they can also be taught as part of an Intro to Tech track. The track is introductory, not advanced. All kinds of schools can benefit including charter schools, public schools, vocational schools, college prep schools etc. The labs are mainly thought at th
9th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Linux Bundle | Middle School | High School
Scratch Coding | Programming | Elementary | Loops and Conditionals | Unit 6
Intro to Scratch Coding and Programming Course. Cats, bears, fish and sharks! In this fun Intro to Scratch Coding Course for Elementary School students. This is Unit 6 on sequences, loops and conditionals! We also discuss variables and give examples. This fun introductory Scratch track saves the Coding Teacher prep time! In this game you will control the shark with your arrow keys, while the golden fish will randomly move around. You have to try & catch the golden fish! The Course is structu
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Scratch Coding | Lesson Plan | Making Music | Elementary | Middle School
This is the lesson plan for Unit 4, Intro To Scratch Coding. This unit is on making music in Scratch! Different kinds of musical sprites and their predefined sounds are discusses. Download this awesome resource and try it out with your kids, they will love it! *Licensing policy.* Licence is per teacher, per class. If you teach multiple classes please purchase multiple licenses.
1st - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Intro to Javascript | AppLab | Graphical Resources | Lecture Notes | Unit 4
These are the lecture slides of the Graphical Resources Unit of the Javascript with App Labs Course. The resource can be used during an intro to coding course for middle school or high school. The resource focuses on the use of graphical resources and events when programming in App Lab. Screens, text boxes and labels are discussed and presented examples on. Labels, buttons and dialogue boxes are also presented. Different types of events (with an emphasis on onMouseClick) are also introduced. Thi
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â JavaScript App Lab | Make Mobile Apps | Bundle | Middle School | High School
Adrian's AP CSA | Sorting Algorithms in Java | U7L3
This is Lesson 3 of Unit 7. The lesson discusses sorting algorithms on Java array lists. Bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort, quick sort, and merge sort are presented in detail. As opposed to a lot of the current available AP CSA literature, our course: - teaches JAVA programming in an engaging, easy to understand manner - uses real-world scenarios for labs - is culturally aware and depicts familiar scenarios for a large diversity of students from all walks of life - is not dry, complica
10th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's AP CSA | Java | High School
Intro to Python | Lists and Dictionaries | Lecture Notes | Unit 11
These are the lecture notes for our Unit 11 of our Intro to Python Course for Middle School and High School. This chapter is on Lists and Dictionaries. This resource will save the Computer Science teacher prep time. The Course is structured on 11 units and it has presentation slides, lesson plans, hands-on coding exercises and an EOC project. The Course is hands-on and it follows standard coding curriculum by taking the student from variables and basic data structures through operands, control
7th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro To Python Coding | Bundle | Middle School | High School
Intro To Scratch Coding | Making Music | Elementary School | Middle School
Make a mini-orchestra in Scratch! Have fun and play music with simple, straight forward Scratch Coding instructions and the sprites provided by mit.scratch.edu This fun Intro to Scratch lesson can be taught at Elementary or MIddle School level and it will be very engaging for your students. The lesson is suitable for both in class and online instructions. This resource is a part of a full 18 weeks Intro to Scratch Course with lesson plans, lecture notes and exercises. The Unit also contains an e
1st - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Intro to Python | Strings | Lecture Slides | Middle High School | Unit 5
These are PowerPoint slides for our Unit 4 of our Intro to Python Course for Middle School and High School. This chapter is on strings and it will save the Computer Science prep time. The Course is structured on 12 units and it has presentation slides, lesson plans, hands-on coding exercises, and an EOC project. The Course is hands-on and it follows standard coding curriculum by taking the student from variables and basic data structures through operands, control statements, conditionals and lo
7th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro To Python Coding | Bundle | Middle School | High School
Intro to Python | Booleans | Lecture Notes | Middle High School | Unit 4
These are PowerPoint slides for our Unit 4 of our Intro to Python Course for Middle School and High School. This chapter is on booleans and it will save the Computer Science prep time. The Course is structured on 12 units and it has presentation slides, lesson plans, hands-on coding exercises, and an EOC project. The Course is hands-on and it follows standard coding curriculum by taking the student from variables and basic data structures through operands, control statements, conditionals and l
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro To Python Coding | Bundle | Middle School | High School
AP CSP | Lesson Plan | Intro To Pseudocode | High School | U1L3
This is the lesson plan of the third lesson of the first module of our new and exciting AP CSP Demystified Course. The Course aims to help out teachers and students to be successful with their AP CSP Course, and their tests. The lesson introduces the pseudocode. The AP CSP Course has the following objectives: - introducing students to the field of Computer Science based on big ideas implemented through coding - get students familiar with different current technologies and trends and their
9th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â High School Computer Science Curriculum
Adrian's AP CSA | Nested Loops in Java | High School | U4L4
This is Lesson 4 of Unit 4. The lesson is on nested loops and extra considerations on algorithms complexity. As opposed to a lot of the current available AP CSA literature, our course: - teaches JAVA programming in an engaging, easy to understand manner - uses real-world scenarios for labs - is culturally aware and depicts familiar scenarios for a large diversity of students from all walks of life - is not dry, complicated or super academic - explains the code, the algorithms and makes students
10th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's AP CSA | Java | High School
Adrian's AP CSA | Algorithms in Java | High School | U4L3
This is Lesson 3 of Unit 4: lecture notes. The lesson is on algorithms. Algorithms on strings and numbers are discussed. As opposed to a lot of the current available AP CSA literature, our course: - teaches JAVA programming in an engaging, easy to understand manner - uses real-world scenarios for labs - is culturally aware and depicts familiar scenarios for a large diversity of students from all walks of life - is not dry, complicated or super academic - explains the code, the algorithms and mak
10th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's AP CSA | Java | High School
Scratch Coding | Elementary | NO PREP | Making Letters and Sounds
This is Unit 2 of a new Scratch Course we started to work on. It is an intro course for Elementary and Middle School. Students as young as 3rd or 4th grade can take this course as it is very intuitive and very interactive. This first unit briefly introduces students to graphical resources, events and code by using a practical example: writing a name and making each letter of this name play a different sound when pushed! Block-based programming is very popular nowadays with Elementary and Middle
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Adrian's AP CSA | Polymorphism in Java | Lecture Notes | U9L3
This is Lesson 3 of Unit 9. The lesson introduces important Java inheritance related notions such as the "object" class, abstract classes, interfaces and polymorphism. As opposed to a lot of the current available AP CSA literature, our course: - teaches JAVA programming in an engaging, easy to understand manner - uses real-world scenarios for labs - is culturally aware and depicts familiar scenarios for a large diversity of students from all walks of life - is not dry, complicated or super acade
10th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's AP CSA | Java | High School
Adrian's AP CSA | Inheritance in Java | Lecture Notes | U9L1
This is Lesson 1 of Unit 9. The lesson introduces the important notion of inheritance in Java and OOP more generally. Super classes and sub classes are discussed as well as types of inheritance and access modifiers. Java code with plenty of explanations is provided. As opposed to a lot of the current available AP CSA literature, our course: - teaches JAVA programming in an engaging, easy to understand manner - uses real-world scenarios for labs - is culturally aware and depicts familiar scena
10th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's AP CSA | Java | High School
Adrian's AP CSA | Classes in Java | Lecture Notes | High School | U5L1
This is Lesson 1 of Unit 5. The lesson is on classes and objects in Java. Methods and attributes are discussed and Java code examples are provided. As opposed to a lot of the current available AP CSA literature, our course: - teaches JAVA programming in an engaging, easy to understand manner - uses real-world scenarios for labs - is culturally aware and depicts familiar scenarios for a large diversity of students from all walks of life - is not dry, complicated or super academic - explains the c
10th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's AP CSA | Java | High School
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About the store
Experience
I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
Teaching style
- NGSSS
- emphasis on hands-on and project based learning
- individual and group projects
- diversified testing
- tiers and scaffolding
- I encourage innovation
- I encourage critical thinking
Awards & shining teacher moments
Last year I qualified a middle school VEX robotics team into the State of Florida competition.
My own education history
Master Degree in Computer Engineering
Master Degree in Computers Architecture
Additional biographical information
I've been teaching K12 CS and Engineering for 4 years now and I love it! In a previous life I was a corporate software engineer and I occasionally taught Higher Ed as an Adjunct.
I have a structured but creative approach to teaching coding with an emphasis on project based learning and thinking outside of the box. Creativity, innovation and self confidence are always encouraged.
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