The 2Sigma School Joy of Computing is an introductory-level course meant for all high school students regardless of whether they intend to pursue a major in a STEM discipline or not. You don’t need a prior background in computer science or even basic programming. One year studying Computer Science will help students explore careers they may not have considered open to them. Students who take an introductory course such as the Joy of Computing —
● Gain confidence in problem-solving abilities
● Understand better how computers really work
● Broaden their understanding of how computers impact every career and discipline
● Stretch their creativity by bringing their own ideas to life
● Learn skills that they can apply to a wide range of fields and interests
● Learn new ways to help their community through technology
This class introduces students to the big ideas of computer programming in a fun, friendly, and graphical way. The emphasis is on creativity and problem solving, and not on learning a particular programming language. This is a project-based
course. Students learn fundamental building blocks of programming by building graphical narratives and stories during class and get live feedback from their instructor.
Cost:
Instructor Embedded Cost: $999
How To Purchase This Course
Districts wishing to purchase this course should contact the course provider directly (see contact information above) and reference the contract in the "attachments" portion of the page linked here. If you are purchasing an Instructor Embedded course, please note that online instructors need not be certified in the state of Oklahoma. They must be certified to teach the content in at least one state or teach the subject at a college or university. To enroll a student in the course, you will need to obtain from the course provider (a) the instructor’s name; (b) the state through which the instructor is certified, and (c) the instructor’s certification number. If the instructor is employed to teach the subject at a college or university, you will need to obtain that institution’s iPEDS number. This information will be recorded in the SIS when you enroll a student in the course. When enrolling a student in a Content Only course, you must indicate in the SIS the name of the person monitoring the course.