National Science Foundation

JULY 12, 2023

Ever since Jeannette Wing’s seminal article (2006) on the growing importance of thinking computationally , there has been a significant push to infuse Computational Thinking (CT) into K-12 education. What is Computational Thinking (CT) and How Can It Be Used for Equity? 2017; Voskoglou & Buckley, 2012). What Is CADRE?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2017

A decade ago, accessing schoolwork from home was just about impossible. Mary Davis, a guest writer for Ask a Tech Teacher, specializes in cloud computing. Here are her thoughts on how cloud computing is transforming today’s education: Cloud computing technology is certainly having its moment these days.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 5, 2024

We believe true experiments on ChatGPT should be designed to address two major areas: Experiments should be incorporated into assignments, especially in the context of writing papers and computer programming, and should examine questions about student motivation, assessment, revision processes and academic integrity.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Below, we’ll explore how your institution can harness the potential of cloud tools to improve learning outcomes, accessibility, and data security. This means no more storing files on your device or a USB stick; you can access them from any device as long as you have the right credentials and an internet connection.

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ED Surge

APRIL 10, 2024

“That's really been kind of our mode of operation: How do we just enable exploration and not disable access,” he says, “or have people say, ‘It's the latest trend, and it'll go away.’” A lot of times, it’s the Wild West in terms of access to tools. AI is everywhere.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The content and design of online courses to date has often focused on achieving parity with the in-person experience. In a purely asynchronous format, even that basic goal has not been easily achieved. We need to expand beyond the primarily self-paced and asynchronous approach we have already tried.

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STEM Next

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities: Five Ideas to Take into 2023. We celebrate the incredible effort that made Computer Science Education Week 2022 a resounding success. This year’s theme, Celebrating Success, highlights achievements over the past 10 years. . By: Linda Kekelis and Teresa Drew.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2024

And one of the things that she's found is that in a study done at Stanford, she took over a small room in the computer science department and in one condition, she populated this room with these artifacts of geeky masculine culture, like a Star Trek poster and Diet Coke cans. Who could I be here?

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ED Surge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 12, 2023

Photo by Alena Darmel: [link] Top Secrets The Best Computer Coding For 5 Year Olds – Are you looking for a way to give your five-year-old a head start in the digital age? Look no further than computer coding ! One way to achieve this is by using visual programming languages specifically designed for young children.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Science museums from all around the world capture and document this knowledge allowing anyone interested in learning about science, to access this wealth of knowledge and learn about major achievements and milestones that got us where we are today. The Gwacheon National Science Museum has you covered.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 12, 2023

Photo by cottonbro studio: [link] Find the Great Computer And Coding Kit For All Ages (2023) – Are you interested in learning how to code? Whether you’re a young beginner or a seasoned adult, a computer and coding kit can be the perfect tool for you. Grab our computer and coding kit and embark on your coding journey today!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has been shown to improve student achievement in math, and is aligned with Common Core State Standards. This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device. With numerous fantastic alternatives accessible, there is no reason not to begin tutoring maths online right now!

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Futurum

JULY 14, 2022

Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains? Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence hardware that mimics the deeply complex networks of neuron cells in our brains. Published: July 14, 2022. TALK LIKE AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCHER.

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STEM for Kids

MAY 15, 2024

The latest available data from the NCSES’s Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report highlights the substantial presence of Asian Americans in STEM occupations, with notable representation in computer and mathematical sciences, engineering, and life sciences.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 12, 2023

Photo by olia danilevich: [link] Remark Your Coding Potential with Our Versatile Computer Programming Kit – Are you interested in learning computer programming but don’t know where to start? Look no further than a computer programming kit.

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ED Surge

JULY 29, 2022

Children’s Health Is Crucial to Closing the Achievement Gap Student wellbeing—including physical and mental health—is deeply intertwined with learning outcomes. In another study , researchers administered academic achievement tests after children walked on a treadmill at a moderate pace. But that would be a mistake.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2021

Educators can log into their grade book from any computer with Internet access. Students can use their class website to post learning activities, grades, and handouts for students and parents to access through individual, secure logins. Jupiter iO Gradebook – A grade book for educators from K-12 to college.

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National Science Foundation

JULY 5, 2022

Though women were once at the forefront of developing the disciplines of computer programming and software engineering (Berkeley School of Information, 2021), the computer science (CS) workforce in the US for the past three decades has become a field of mostly White and Asian men.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. This worries Pope, because engagement with learning is closely tied to academic achievement and mental wellbeing. They say students need time to exercise, socialize and recharge. It’s disheartening,” she says.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Now, having gone to the trouble to design course resources that can be accessed remotely and feeling accustomed to turning on a webcam in the classroom, he has continued to embrace a teaching practice that is known as “HyFlex,” a portmanteau of hybrid and flexible. Will their efforts succeed? I do not believe that.”

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. But TeachFX, she adds, is focused not on her students’ achievements, but instead on her performance as a teacher. Generative AI has stormed into education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2020

Technology is one of the areas where self-education, or autodidacticism, can bring outstanding results and allow an individual to achieve professional success without holding official certifications to prove his knowledge and skills. However, no matter how motivated and passionate you are, there is a cap to self-education.

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CoderZ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail. Support for students and teachers is needed.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. This provides students with opportunities to see what they like and what they are great at.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I wanted to experience what it feels like to use the tools my students have access to. And the upper limit of what humans can achieve with these new capabilities remains an unknown frontier. So I set up an experiment to do one of the assignments I asked of my students — and to complete it using generative AI. My goal was twofold.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Another teacher found that utilizing an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that was cloud-based gave her students round-the-clock access to work in their programming class instead of relying on a downloaded file to a school computer. The ultimate question remains, how does it affect student achievement?

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Computing Education Research Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

A May 2022 report from the UK government Research Review Series: Computing makes some strong claims about block-based programming that I think are misleading. The report is summarizing studies from the computing education research literature. Not everyone can achieve the goal without scaffolding. I’m programming a lot in Snap !

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Career in STEM

MAY 12, 2022

“We need to encourage and support girls and women achieve their full potential as scientific researchers and innovators.” From after-school programs to online communities to access to scholarships, there are plenty of sources to help girls of all ages get the support and inspiration they need to succeed in science and STEM.

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Ellipsis Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Indianapolis, IN (March 28, 2024) – Ellipsis Education today announces that their computer science curriculum was named a 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the “Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades K – 12” category. Ellipsis Education curriculum is built so a teacher (not a machine) can bring computer science to life.

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ED Surge

MAY 30, 2024

Also known as microchips, semiconductors are small wafers of circuitry used in computers and smartphones, as well as clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric cars. The company also plans to pilot a reimbursement program for hourly workers. “As

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It can be achieved by checking PickWriters as an example of human approach options. The purpose of artificial intelligence tools is to expand, which can be only limited by computational demands or the operator who inputs the information. Her posts aim to make complex things simpler and technology more accessible.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

powered by CompuServe, an early online service provider, the University of Toronto, achieved the historical distinction of running the world’s first-ever completely online course five years earlier in 1986. Poor Internet Access Cripples Online Higher Ed When the pandemic careened across the globe in spring 2020, U.S.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 21, 2013

In case you missed it, a wrong-minded study was released this month from the National Bureau of Economic Research that says that computer ownership does not affect educational outcomes. Here is an excerpt from the study: Computers are an important part of modern education, yet many schoolchildren lack access to a computer at home.

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Computing Education Research Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

We’ve just started a 3 year project, scaricomp , that aims to look at girls’ performance and participation in computer science in English schools. For a fuller picture of the changing numbers and demographics in English computing, see slide 8 of this , or the video presentation ).

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Thimble

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Another groundbreaking year has passed for Thimble.io, dedicated to revolutionizing education through accessible STEM learning. In line with our mission to empower students and educators worldwide, we're excited to share the incredible milestones achieved in 2023. The post Thimble.io 2023 in Review appeared first on Thimble.io

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Stephen Wolfram

APRIL 27, 2023

One can think of this as adding broad “computational superpowers” to ChatGPT, giving access to all the general computational capabilities and computational knowledge in Wolfram Language and Wolfram|Alpha. Well, today we’re releasing a first version of a kit for doing that.

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