CS Teaching That “Makes Sense”: Instructional Routines for Your CS Classroom

The “sensemaking” approach helps students think deeply and develop strategies, rather than just follow steps. From simple routines like “Notice and Wonder” to more complex ones like “The Thinking Classroom,” these methods broaden classroom voices and build real understanding. In this active workshop—updated from CSTA 2024—you’ll experience these routines across grade levels and CS topics. We’ll practice them together, and if you’re up for it, you can try facilitating with your peers. We’ll end by reflecting on how to use...