EAGER: Foundations for Advancing Computational Thinking (FACT): Learning and Assessment through an Online Middle School Curriculum

斯坦福大学提议开发和评估一门概念验证的在线中学课程（也有教师版），该课程采用了探索计算机科学（ECS）课程中的概念，特别是算法思维和入门编程。该项目将：(1)在斯坦福大学的开放式edX在线平台实例上设计和部署为期六周的在线“推进计算思维基础”（FACT）课程。针对12至15岁的学习者，课程借鉴了ECS编程和问题解决单元。它将由短视频课程和视频内的独立测验驱动，用于形成性和总结性评估，以及编程活动。(2)在湾区一所公立中学的课堂上进行FACT试点。(3)实证检验以下方面的有效性：(a)培养计算能力的课程，为未来学习计算机做准备，以及通过为此目的设计的评估改变学生对计算机科学的看法；(b)学生对在线学习的态度和体验，包括在线课程功能，如视频测验和讨论论坛。(4)为教师创建和试点一个适当增强的课程版本，以有效地为他们做好准备，促进在课堂上使用FACT/ECS。

Stanford University proposes to develop and evaluate a proof-of-concept online middle school course (with a teacher version as well) that adapts concepts from the Exploring Computer Science (ECS) curriculum, specifically algorithmic thinking and introductory programming. The project will: (1) Design and deploy an online six-week "Foundations for Advancing Computational Thinking" (FACT) curriculum on Stanford University's instance of the open edX online platform. Aimed at 12 to 15 year-old learners, the curriculum borrows from the ECS Programming and Problem Solving units. It will be driven by short video lessons with in-video and stand-alone quizzes for formative and summative assessments, and programming activities.(2) Pilot FACT in a Bay Area public middle school class.(3) Empirically examine the efficacy of: (a) the curriculum for the development of computational competencies, preparation for future learning of computing, and changes in student perceptions of CS via assessments designed for these purposes, and (b) student attitudes towards and experiences with online learning, including online course features such as in-video quizzes and discussion forums.(4) Create and pilot an appropriately enhanced version of the curriculum for teachers to effectively prepare them to facilitate FACT/ECS use in their classrooms.