When you hear the term “Zestful Learning“, what does that mean to you and what would it look like in a K-8 CS Class?
What are some ways in which we can we help ourselves and our students (re)discover wonders around technology through a playful and zestful approach to teaching CS?
How do you incorporate physical activity into your CS lessons? How have you done this in a virtual teaching environment (as during the Covid pandemic)?
What are some of the ways students showcase their work to an authentic audience (including peers)? How do you prioritize this amidst short class periods and the pressure to cover more content?
Contributed by Dr. Christine Liebe (CSTeach Course, Colorado School of Mines)
Stories can be powerful learning vehicles. What historical stories could you tell that would help students become more motivated students?
How can you help students remember to adopt a growth mindset and “fail forward”?
What ways could students safely celebrate their successes regularly in your classroom?
How can you help students access and/or learn humor to support their growing identity as CS learners?
Could or should competitions be included in CS education that would help students grow interpersonally, intrapersonally, and cognitively? Why or why not?
If yes, how should they be structured for foreground zestful learning?
Do you actively look out for and connect your students to coding challenges?
What types of awards or honors could you develop or apply for on behalf of your students?
How could you connect your students with other students nationally or internationally who are working on coding challenges?
