INFACT is a comprehensive teaching and learning program for learners in grades 3-8 to explore the Foundations and Applications of Computational Thinking.
The goal of INFACT is to design and study teaching and learning materials that leverage the assets and support the challenges faced by neurodiverse learners—learners with issues related to neurology (e.g., ADHD, autism, or dyslexia).
The program involves a broad variety of computational thinking (CT) learning and teaching materials, including games such as Zoombinis, digital interactives, Scratch coding, robot options, and hands-on activities. And these materials are embedded with supports for executive function (EF) and social-emotional learning (SEL) within the activities. Many of the INFACT activities are further adaptable based upon each learners’ interests and performance.
The INFACT Portal enables educators and parents to build their own Sequences of activities, based on the particular needs of their learners and their setting.
INFACT is funded by the Education Innovation and Research Program (EIR) of the U.S. Department of Education under award U411C190179. The INFACT materials are being co-designed and researched by a consortium of leaders in research on CT education.
If you are interested in learning more and/or in participating, please contact us.
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Underlying Data Arcade functionality for the INFACT Portal: Work made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation.