N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.54

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 507.54 - Computer Science Educator

(a) A candidate seeking a credential as a computer science educator for grades K-12 shall meet the following education requirements:

(1) Either:

a. Have at least a bachelor's degree; or

b. Hold a current eligible industry-recognized credential as defined in RSA 200-O:2, II; and

(2) Meet the requirements of (c) below.

(b) Candidates seeking a credential shall use one of the alternatives in Ed 505.05 - Ed 505.07 after having met the requirements of (c) below.

(c) A candidate seeking a credential as a computer science educator for grades K-12 shall have the following skills, competencies, and knowledge through a combination of learning activities such as, but not limited to, academic and supervised clinical experience in the following areas:

(1) In the area of impacts of computing, the candidate shall have the ability to:

a. Use computing to:

1. Express creativity;

2. Solve problems;

3. Communicate;

4. Collaborate; and

5. Innovate in a variety of fields and careers;

b. Assess obstacles to equal access to computing as well as the impacts of these obstacles;

c. Assess impacts of computing innovations and practices with respect to:

1. Beneficial and harmful effects;

2. Ethical practices; and

3. Privacy, security, and legal issues; and

d. Keep current with knowledge on emerging technologies and their potential impacts;

(2) In the area of algorithms and computational thinking, the candidate shall have the ability to:

a. Analyze algorithmic processes and develop algorithms using:

1. Pattern recognition;

2. Problem decomposition; and

3. Abstraction;

b. Convert between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems;

c. Use different fonts to represent, develop and analyze algorithms including, but not limited to natural language, flowcharts, and pseudocode;

d. Use heuristic solutions to address computing limitations including, but not limited to, time, space, and solvability;

e. Use standard algorithms including, but not limited to, searching and sorting algorithms and analyze implementations of those algorithms for correctness, efficiency, and clarity; and

f. Use simple recursive algorithms including, but not limited to, fractals, Zeno's paradox, and Towers of Hanoi;

(3) In the area of programming, the candidate shall have the ability to:

a. Write and modify computer programs in block-based and at least one text-based programming language;

b. Analyze computer programs in terms of:

1. Correctness;

2. Usability;

3. Readability;

4. Extensibility;

5. Modifiability; and

6. Reusability;

c. Program using the following elements:

1. Basic control structures;

2. Standard operators;

3. Variables and data types;

4. Functions; and

5. Data structures;

d. Write event-driven programs that respond to external events including, but not limited to, sensors, messages, and clicks;

e. Use libraries and APIs;

f. Use and evaluate multiple development and execution environments;

g. Facilitate collaboration in the development of software;

h. Program user interactions with graphical and other user interface components;

i. Demonstrate knowledge of various software development models;

j. Model practices in software development, including:

1. User requirements analysis;

2. Program design;

3. Implementation and documentation;

4. Testing and debugging; and

5. Evolution driven by feedback;

k. Develop object-oriented programs; and

l. Model the process of program compilation and interpretation;

(4) In the area of data and analysis, the candidate shall have the ability to:

a. Model concepts of processing data, including:

1. Encoding;

2. Compression; and

3. Encryption;

b. Create and use models and simulations;

c. Work with data using computational tools, including to:

1. Collect, aggregate, and generate;

2. Store, manage, and manipulate; and

3. Process, analyze, and visualize; and

(5) In the area of computing systems and networks, the candidate shall have the ability to:

a. Evaluate and compare computing systems using various criteria;

b. Evaluate and compare local, network, and cloud computing and storage;

c. Model computer networks in terms of:

1. Protocol stack components; and

2. Network protocols, such as:

(i) Transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP);

(ii) Domain name servers (DNS); and

(iii) Hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS); and

d. Demonstrate fundamental concepts of cybersecurity including, but not limited to, confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, and authentication.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.54

#12419, eff 11-14-17; renumbered by #12603 (formerly Ed 507.52)

Amended by Number 2, Filed January 11, 2024, Proposed by #13822, Effective 12/15/2023, Expires 6/12/2024.

Amended by Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13959, Effective 5/10/2024, Expires 5/10/2034.