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Publications

2021

  1. Strickland, C., Rich, K. M., Eatinger, D., Lash, T., Isaacs, A., Israel, M., & Franklin, D. (2021, March). Action Fractions: The design and pilot of an integrated math CS elementary curriculum based on learning trajectories. In Proceedings of the 2021 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. ACM.
  2. Gane, B. D., Israel, M., Elagha, N., Yan, W., Luo, F., & Pellegrino, J. W. (2021, February). Design and validation of learning trajectory-based assessments for computational thinking in upper elementary grades. Computer Science Education, 31(2), 141-168, DOI: 10.1080/08993408.2021.1874221

2020

  1. Rich, K. M., Franklin, D., Strickland, C., Isaacs, A., Eatinger, D. (2020, December). A Learning Trajectory for Variables Based in Computational Thinking Literature: Using Levels of Thinking to Develop Instruction. Computer Science Education, 32(2), 213-234, DOI: 10.1080/08993408.2020.1866938
  2. Gane, B. D., Elagha, N., Luo, F., Liu, R., Yan, W., Strickland, C., Franklin, D., Rich, K., Pellegrino, J., & Israel, M. (2020, June). Developing computational thinking assessments for elementary students: Connecting cognition, observation, and interpretation. In the Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2020. Nashville, TN: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
  3. Luo, F., Israel, M., Liu, R., Yan, W., Gane, B., and Hampton, J. (2020, February). Understanding students’ computational thinking through cognitive interviews: A learning trajectory-based analysis. In SIGCSE '20: Proceedings of the 51st Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 919-925). ACM.

2019

  1. Israel, M., & Lash, T. (2019, October). From classroom lessons to exploratory learning progressions: mathematics + computational thinking. In Interactive Learning Environments (pp. 362-382). DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2019.1674879.
  2. Rich, K. M., Spaepen, E., Strickland, C., & Moran, C. (2019, May). Synergies and differences in mathematical and computational thinking: implications for integrated instruction. In Interactive Learning Environments (pp. 272-283). DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2019.1612445
  3. Rich, K. M., Binkowski, T. A., Strickland, C., & Franklin, D. (2019, February). A K-8 Debugging Learning Trajectory Derived from Research Literature. In SIGCSE '19: Proceedings of the 50th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 745–751). ACM.

2018

  1. Rich, K. M., Binkowski, T. A., Strickland, C., & Franklin, D. (2018, August). Decomposition: A K-8 Computational Thinking Learning Trajectory. In ICER '18: Proceedings of the 2018 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on International Computing Education Research (pp. 124–132). ACM.

2017

  1. Rich, K. M., Strickland, C., Binkowski, A., Moran, C., & Franklin, D. (2017, August). K-8 Learning Trajectories Derived from Research Literature: Sequence, Repetition, Conditionals. In ICER '17: Proceedings of the 2017 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on International Computing Education Research (pp. 182–190). ACM.
  2. Rich, K., Strickland, C., Franklin, D. (2017, March). A Literature Review through the Lens of Computer Science Learning Goals Theorized and Explored in Research. In SIGCSE '17: Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 495-500). ACM.

Presentations

2023

  1. Rich, K., Strickland, C. (2023, January). Variables: Coordinating Research with Elementary Classroom Realities. Raspberry Pi Foundation Computing Education Research Seminars: Primary (K-5) Computing Education Series.

2021

  1. Strickland, C., Rich, K., Eatinger, D., Lash, T., Isaacs, A., Israel, M., & Franklin, D. (2021, March). Action Fractions: The Design and Pilot of an Integrated Math+CS Elementary Curriculum Based on Learning Trajectories. 52nd Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE). https://sigcse2021.sigcse.org/

2020

  1. Israel, M., Marsland, W., & Lash, T. (2020, July). Strategies for Using Universal Design for Learning in Elementary CS to Engage All Learners. Presentation at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Arlington, VA.
  2. Franklin, D., Strickland, C., Eatinger, D., Rich, K., White, M., Anaya, M. & Isaacs, A. (2020, April). Unit Fraction Sums +CT Integrated Activity: Challenges and Implications. Paper Session at 2020 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Francisco, CA. (Conference Canceled)
  3. Gane, B. D., Elagha, N., Luo, F., Liu, R., Yan, W., Strickland, C., Franklin, D., Rich, K., Pellegrino, J. W. & Israel, M. (2020, April). Developing Computational Thinking Assessments From Learning Trajectories: Design Approach and Preliminary Validity Evidence. Paper Session at 2020 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Francisco, CA. (Conference Canceled)
  4. Israel, M. (2020, February). Meaningful inclusion of K-12 students with disabilities in computer science education [Conference session]. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

2019

  1. Isaacs, A., Strickland, C., Rich, K., Eatinger, D., & Franklin, D. (2019, July). Integration CT+X: A workshop to plan your integration activities. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), Phoenix, AZ.
  2. Franklin, D. (2019, March). An Analysis through an Equity Lens of the Implementation of Computer Science in K-8 Classrooms in a Large, Urban School District. 50th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE), Minneapolis, MN.
  3. Rich, K., Strickland, C., Franklin, D. (2019, March) A K-8 Debugging Learning Trajectory Derived from Research Literature. 50th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE), Minneapolis, MN. [View "K-8 Debugging Learning Trajectory" presentation and paper in combined PDF]
  4. Israel, M., Hafeez, S., Schanzer, E., Dovi, R., Koslow, E., & Lash, T. (2019, February). Panel: Making K-12 CS Education Accessibility a Norm, not an Exception. In Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1232-1233). ACM.
  5. Franklin, D. (2019, February). Plenary Session: CS for PreK-8: Theory and Practice Supporting Broadening Participation. Fourth international conference on Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT), Minneapolis, MN.

2018

  1. Israel, M. (2018, November). Research Spotlight Session: Pedagogical approaches for including students with disabilities in Computer Science for All (CS for All). Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
  2. Rich, K. M. (2018, June). Learning trajectories for everyday computing. In J. Confrey (Chair), The Ongoing Process of Validating and/or Adapting Learning Trajectories Over Time. Symposium conducted at the National Science Foundation Discovery Research K-12 and STEM+Computing Principal Investigator meeting, Washington, DC.
  3. Israel, M., Lash, T. (2018, February) Everyday Computing: Integrating Computational Thinking into Elementary Mathematics. 49th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE), Baltimore, MD.

2017

  1. Lash, T., & Israel, M. (2017, July). Emerging strategies for struggling learners in integrated mathematics and CS classrooms in the elementary grades. Presentation at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Baltimore, MD.
  2. Israel, M., Wherfel, Q. M., & Pokimica, J. (2017, April). Classroom lessons to learning trajectories: Mathematics + computational thinking. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association National Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
  3. Isaacs, A., Moran, C., & Rich, K. (2017, April). Bringing Computational Thinking into Elementary Mathematics. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

2016

  1. Binkowski, T. A., & Rich, K. (2016, October). Using Computation to Define Computational Thinking. Presentation at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Peoria, IL.
  2. Isaacs, A. (2016, October). Computer Science for All: Lessons Learned from Mathematics. Presentation at the Joint conference of the Illinois council for Teachers of Mathematics and the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.

Posters

2019

  1. Isaacs, A. (2019, October). Fractions + Computational Thinking (with Scratch). Poster presented at the 2019 Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Annual Meeting, Peoria, IL.
  2. Strickland, C., Rich, K., Liao, Y.-C. J., Eatinger, D., Franklin, D., & Isaacs, A. (2019, April). Intentionality in elementary programming: From debugging to planning. Poster presented at the inaugural Symposium on Computer Science and Learning Sciences, Evanston, IL. [View "Intentionality in elementary programming" poster (PDF)]
  3. Lash, T. (2019, March). Building Trust in Computer Science Research-Practice Partnerships: A Theme Study. Poster presented at the 50th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE), Minneapolis, MN. [View "Building Trust" poster (PDF)]

2018

  1. Rich, K. M., Binkowski, T. A., Strickland, C., & Franklin, D. (2018, August). Decomposition: A K-8 Computational Thinking Learning Trajectory. Poster presented at the 2018 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research (ICER), Espoo, Finland.

2017

  1. Rich, K. M., Strickland, C., Binkowski, A., Moran, C., & Franklin, D. (2017, August). K-8 Learning Trajectories Derived from Research Literature: Sequence, Repetition, Conditionals. Poster presented at the 2017 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research (ICER), Tacoma, WA.
  2. Rich, K., Pokimica, J., Wherfel, Q., Strickland, C., & Moran, C. (2017, April). Building Mathematics + Computational Thinking Trajectories From Existing Literature. Poster presented at the 2017 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
  3. Israel, M., Lash, T., & Reese, G. (2017, March). Emerging learning progressions in K-5 integrated mathematics and computer science lesson plans. Poster presented at the 48th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE), Seattle, WA.
  4. Israel, M., Pokimica, J., Wherfel, Q., & Reese, G. (revised and resubmitted). Integrating computer science into elementary mathematics: Cross-case analysis of classroom implementation. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education.