Computer Science in Georgian Schools

Author: Natia Chubinidze
Co-authors: Sopiko Tsiklauri, Simon Melkonian, Stephan Evajian, Nika Julakidze
Keywords: Portal, School, Scratch, Visual/block programming
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Lately a change concerning the implementation of study of the programming in schools has been made in National Curriculum of many countries. This change turned out very successful. That is why several countries including Georgia decided to carry out the reform. Regarding the implementation of Computer Studies in Georgia several problems arise, absence of resources among them. The solution of this problem was the aim of our project. In this work we introduce the study materials created by us, which include portal Scratech, video- and text lessons. The video lessons are short (5-10min.) and include detailed instructions how to solve the problem. The students can create their projects during the video lessons. The text versions of the lessons are also disposed on the portal. The complication level of the lessons increases gradually. In the UK, in the USA as well as in several other countries visual/block programming languages are used in the process of learning. Scratch is among these languages. That is why we have chosen it. Visual programming language is more appropriate for the beginners because the attention is paid to the logic and the students do not have to study the syntax. The teaching resource created by our group is available for all and we hope it will help many students in the process of learning.