# Interactive Notebook **URL:** \ **Category:** Unit and Lesson Discussion\ **Created:** [August 10, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966 "2021-08-10T16:03:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![acassida](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecb155/32.png) [@acassida](https://forum.code.org/u/acassida)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/1 "2021-08-10T16:03:58Z")
Does anyone have an updated version of an interactive notebook to use this year? ---
**Author:** ![ktpanderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d9b06d/32.png) [@ktpanderson](https://forum.code.org/u/ktpanderson)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/2 "2021-08-15T20:12:04Z")
I made one last year and here is the link to the updated one. This better reflects how I used it in class. I used the slides more than I thought I would last year, so most changes reflect that. Keep an eye out for spelling and link errors, there is always something I miss. > **[CSP Digital Notebook 2021-2022](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kB0e6uP1wLmf7QxGKBv_eBGAwLnJoYjhXKQxDi-qLJ8/edit)** > > AP CSP 2020-2021 U1 Digital Information U2 The Internet U3 App Design U4 Var, Cond, & Functions U6 Algorithms U8 Create Task U5 Lists, Loops, Transversals U7 Parameters, Return, Lib U9 Data U10 Cybersecurity AP Exam Prep Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_... ---
**Author:** ![sblankenship](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@sblankenship](https://forum.code.org/u/sblankenship)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/3 "2021-08-17T12:30:11Z")
Hello ktpanderson I am new to CS and this is my first time teaching CSP. Can you explain to me how you use this inb? I think my idea of INB is different than yours. Thanks. Susie ---
**Author:** ![ktpanderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d9b06d/32.png) [@ktpanderson](https://forum.code.org/u/ktpanderson)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/4 "2021-08-17T13:37:41Z")
When I started teaching this course, I knew a traditional notes approach just wouldn’t work. I started with actual paper cutouts and glue, but with the onset of Covid I needed a purely digital version. So I made the above google slide deck that works like a notebook. My kids will import a pdf version into notability (1-1 iPads) and when they click the links/tabs it will move them in and out and through the pages. I liked it because everyone had the same template. ---
**Author:** ![dtdaniels](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dtdaniels](https://forum.code.org/u/dtdaniels)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/5 "2021-08-17T21:16:37Z")
Just for clarification: Students get a copy of the digital notebook to take notes for each lesson? ---
**Author:** ![ktpanderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d9b06d/32.png) [@ktpanderson](https://forum.code.org/u/ktpanderson)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/6 "2021-08-17T21:44:50Z")
Yes, they download a digital version on the first day or so and use that the rest of the year. Some teachers have kept it as a google slide version, so whatever works best for your kids. ---
**Author:** ![sblankenship](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@sblankenship](https://forum.code.org/u/sblankenship)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/7 "2021-08-26T00:34:12Z")
Hello Again thank you for your INB. I have two more questions: 1.) I noticed your INB doesn’t start until 1.4, is there areason the first three units are not included? 2.) IF I just share the Google Slides, do you recommend I leave off the speaker notes? I wasn’t sure if this was meant for the students. Thanks. Susie ---
**Author:** ![ktpanderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d9b06d/32.png) [@ktpanderson](https://forum.code.org/u/ktpanderson)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/8 "2021-08-26T01:16:09Z")
Here are my replies… 1 - I didn’t think I needed “notes” for the earlier lessons. The activity guides and whole class discussions sufficed for those lessons. The devices and the circle-square patterns are tested on the AP exam, they are just a lead in to binary. 2 - you can leave off the speaker notes. Usually it is just where I cited any images I used. They are not needed for the purpose of a notebook. ---
**Author:** ![elizabeth.kelly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9f8e36/32.png) [@elizabeth.kelly](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth.kelly)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/9 "2021-08-28T23:52:19Z")
Thank you so much for sharing this resource! This is my first year teaching AP CSP and I’m so excited to share this my students. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![dcv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cdc98d/32.png) [@dcv](https://forum.code.org/u/dcv)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/10 "2021-09-23T13:03:44Z")
Thank you so much for this!! ---
**Author:** ![ldmungin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/97f17d/32.png) [@ldmungin](https://forum.code.org/u/ldmungin)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/11 "2021-09-29T16:21:01Z")
Thank you. This is my first year teaching this course and any assistance and advice is greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![leugenio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/eb9ed0/32.png) [@leugenio](https://forum.code.org/u/leugenio)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/12 "2024-02-21T21:07:39Z")
What a great resource! Definitely needed this example. Thank you for sharing 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![paulchang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@paulchang](https://forum.code.org/u/paulchang)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/13 "2025-08-18T04:51:18Z")
Have you tried modifying it for use as a nondigital notebook? Also, were the circle/square patterns tested or not tested on the AP exam\> ---
**Author:** ![yaw.kumi-diaka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e9bcb4/32.png) [@yaw.kumi-diaka](https://forum.code.org/u/yaw.kumi-diaka)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966/14 "2026-08-20T00:50:12Z")
Thank you for this. I will definitely use this.