Micro-Credentials and Educator Professional Learning | CS@AIR

Because computer science is a newer subject in most PK-12 schools, many teachers did not receive training in computer science content or pedagogy as part of their teacher preparation programs. As such, developing innovative ways to support educator professional learning for teaching computer science is very important. Micro-credentials are a rapidly expanding element of modern teacher professional learning and are increasingly being explored by school districts and states as an alternative pathway for computer science teacher licensure.

CS@AIR has been an early leader in helping conceptualize and implement micro-credential and educator professional learning programs. We also support the development of other forms of educator professional learning, including traditional workshops and co-development sessions, through our researcher-practitioner partnership work.