What do you hope to achieve?
Positive CT Experiences
The program provides youth with a positive experience with CT & excites them to pursue future CT experiences
CT Skills
The program helps youth develop CT skills such as problem decomposition, iterative development, & debugging
CT Confidence
The program instills a sense of “I can do this” in youth when they are involved in computational-related projects & digital technologies more broadly.
Access & Equity
The program introduces youth to new technologies & “evens the playing field” for those who might not have access to new technologies & CT education elsewhere.
CT Dispositions
The program improves youths’ dispositions towards CT, which includes their tolerance for ambiguity, persistence, and the ability to work collaboratively with/others
Future Learning / Career
The program prepares youth for STEM & CT coursework in school, and/or introduces youth to STEM and CT careers.
CT Conceptual Learning
The program helps youth acquire conceptual knowledge associated w/ CT, which includes designing & planning, prototyping, user testing, modifying & revising, testing, debugging & troubleshooting, &
documenting a CT project.