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INDIANA 4565
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age
Kira's 4565 Computing Foundations course was designed specifically for Indiana students. With graduation requirements around the corner for this fall's incoming freshman, our course includes everything they need to complete their requirement.
While this is a high school course, we understand the challenge of fitting new coursework into full high school schedules. That's why we developed this course to also be suitable for grades 6-8, allowing younger students to get ahead of the curve before high school.
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Why teach 4565 with Kira?
Kira is the leading teaching and learning platform and the only platform that includes integrated AI support tools designed to empower teachers and students for success, regardless of their computer science experience. While others offer similar courses, Kira goes beyond curriculum, consistently and meaningfully supporting teachers along the way.
AI Tutoring for All Students
Kira's embedded AI Tutor is available throughout the course, offering personalized assistance for students based on their learning level.
AI-Powered Teaching Assistance
With our AI TA, teachers can monitor student progress in real time, view live student code, and provide immediate, tailored assistance.
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Auto-Grading and AI Feedback
Spend less time on repetitive, time-consuming grading tasks, and more time engaging with your students with the help of AI.
Constant Teacher Support
Whether it's formal PD, weekly webinars, or speedy email response times, our support team is a cut above, and always there to help.
Why teachers love Kira
Teaching Financial Literacy, too?
Kira is currently offering a course bundle that includes both our Financial Literacy and Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) courses. Each course is aligned to Indiana's state standards and provides high quality curriculum and an intuitive teaching platform for schools gearing up for Indiana's new graduation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course align with Indiana's state standards?
Our 4565 course was developed specifically for the state of Indiana in accordance with their new graduation requirement criteria. All of our courses are designed in alignment with the national Computer Science Teacher Association (CSTA) standards, which states have been using as a foundational guide for developing state CS standards. Schedule a chat with us for more information.
How long is this course and what grade levels is it suitable for?
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age is a semester-long high school course, but is absolutely suitable for 8th graders who want to get a head start on the high school graduation requirement! In fact, we recommend students take it in middle school, as it is a great way to prepare for higher level computer science courses.
Does Kira run on a web browser (e.g. Safari, Chrome, etc.)?
Yes, Kira is 100% browser-based. You do not need to download any 3rd party applications.
Will Kira work with all the classroom LMSs and tools that I use?
Yes! Kira can integrate with any Learning Management System and Student Information System so your grades, rostering and more are always in parity.
I am new to teaching computer science. What support does Kira provide to teachers like me?
Kira has many helpful resources designed for teachers who are new to the subject and more experienced computer science teachers.
We provide: lesson plans, lesson slides that can be shared with students to develop concepts prior to using the computer, guided notes for students, built-in AI Tutor to provide expert personalized assistance to students on coding activities, auto-grading for most student assessments, and an integrated gradebook, right in the platform.
We also offer in-person professional development sessions, virtual trainings, and online support forums for teachers in Professional Learning Communities to help you develop confidence with the content and with pedagogical approaches to help all of your students succeed.