AP CSP Day 6 - Global Collaboration

Course Information

• Course: AP Computer Science Principles
• Unit: Big Idea 3 - Impact of Computing (IOC)
• Lesson: Day 6 (50 minutes)
• Learning Objective: IOC-1.F - Understand global collaboration in computing

Learning Objectives

Primary Goals

Students will be able to:

1. Define what global collaboration in computing is
2. Identify examples of global collaboration
3. Understand benefits and challenges of global collaboration
4. Analyze real-world scenarios involving global collaboration

AP Exam Alignment

• Big Idea 3: Impact of Computing (16-20% of AP Exam)
• Essential Knowledge: IOC-1.F.1, IOC-1.F.2, IOC-1.F.3
• Computational Thinking Practice: 3.A - Evaluate the impacts of computing innovations

Lesson Structure (50 minutes)

Opening Hook (10 minutes)

1.1 Welcome & Lesson Preview (5 minutes)

Teacher Activities:

• Recap previous day's content on environmental impact
• Introduce today's topic on global collaboration

Student Activities:

• Think about: "What are some examples of global collaboration in computing?"

1.2 Global Collaboration Examples Challenge (5 minutes)

Activity: "Identify the Collaboration"
Instructions:

• Groups of 4-6 students
• Identify global collaborations in given scenarios
• Discuss the importance of collaboration

Purpose: Activate thinking about global collaboration

Core Content Instruction (20 minutes)

2.1 What is Global Collaboration in Computing? (10 minutes)

Definition (IOC-1.F.1):

Global collaboration in computing involves people from different parts of the world working together on technology projects.

Key Concepts:

• Examples: Open-source software, international research
• Benefits: Sharing knowledge, diverse perspectives
• Challenges: Time zones, language barriers

Case Study: Developing open-source software

• Scenario: Contributors from around the world collaborating on a project

2.2 Common Global Collaboration Projects (5 minutes)

Examples:

• Open-source software: Linux, Mozilla Firefox
• International research: Climate modeling, space exploration
• Crowdsourcing: Wikipedia, citizen science projects

Discussion Questions:

1. What makes good global collaboration practices?
2. Can you think of an example where global collaboration exists in computing?
3. Why is global collaboration important in computing?

2.3 Advanced Global Collaboration Concepts (5 minutes)

Why is it important?:

• Innovation: Combining diverse ideas
• Problem-solving: Tackling global challenges

Discussion Questions:

1. How can we innovate through global collaboration?
2. Why is problem-solving important in global collaboration?

Hands-On Activity (15 minutes)

3.1 Group Project: Explore Global Collaboration Projects (15 minutes)

Activity: "Research a Project"
Instructions:

• Groups of 3-4 students
• Research a specific global collaboration project
• Present findings to the class

Materials:

• **Research worksheet
• **Global collaboration checklist

Learning Goals:

• **Understand global collaboration
• **Identify projects
• **Analyze benefits and challenges
• **Present ideas effectively

Assessment:

• **Group participation
• **Research quality
• **Analysis correctness
• **Presentation clarity

Closure & Preview (5 minutes)

4.1 Key Concepts Review (2 minutes)

Today's Learning Highlights:

1. ✅ Defining what global collaboration in computing is
2. ✅ Identifying examples
3. ✅ Understanding benefits and challenges
4. ✅ Analyzing real-world scenarios

AP Exam Connection:

• These concepts will appear in AP exam multiple choice questions
• Understanding global collaboration is crucial for the Explore Performance Task

4.2 Next Class Preview (3 minutes)

Day 7 Topic: "Final Project - Planning and Design"

• Learning Objective: IOC-1.G - Plan and design a final project
• Activity: Practicing project planning
• Homework: Think about a recent global collaboration project. What was it?

Supplementary Materials

Activity Card: Collaborate on a Small Project

Instructions: Students will work with peers from another class or school to complete a mini-project, simulating global collaboration.

Knowledge Card: Successful Global Collaboration Projects

Content: Examples of impactful global collaboration projects, such as Wikipedia and open-source software development.