Date of Award

5-2026

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Honors Thesis

Department

Elementary Education (K-6)

First Advisor

Catherine Pangan

Second Advisor

Angela Mager

Abstract

This research examines whether or not ImagiEdu's curriculum aligns with the Indiana Academic Standards for K-8 Computer Science, and to determine if it meets the requirements to be approved as "High-Quality Curricular Materials" by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE). ImagiEdu is an award-winning technology education startup from Sweden, and provides inclusive coding education tools designed to help students imagine their future in the tech world. In this project, the DOE's 2024-2025 High-Quality Curricular Materials Rubric was used to evaluate ImagiEdu's curriculum, including its Scope and Sequence, Teacher Handbook, and over 25 Lesson Plans. The evaluation focused on four main areas: alignment with state and federal law, instructional quality, assessment criteria, and support for teacher professional development. The findings, backed by detailed evidence, showed that ImagiEdu met all the required criteria, resulting in the curriculum’s approval for inclusion on the DOE’s list of approved “High-Quality Curricular Materials.” This project provides valuable insights into how research-based, high-quality computer science education tools can be integrated into Indiana classrooms, helping students gain the skills they need to succeed in a technology-driven world.

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