ED Surge

JULY 19, 2023

EdSurge recently posed a question to a panel of Latino educators and an edtech leader: Is educational technology serving the Latino community, particularly its students? You see students taken away from more meaningful learning experiences and kind of plugged into computer screens where it's basically a flashcard.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). CT pathways are system-wide K-12 programs supporting equitable participation in computational thinking. But the district is currently an outlier.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

About CoderZ’s Commitment to Computer Science in Texas Demand for skilled STEM occupations is growing rapidly around the country, and especially in Texas where the government estimates these roles will make up 10.5% As a long-time leader in the technology sector, it’s not a surprise to see Texas at the forefront of this national trend.

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CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Scientific knowledge is proliferating in an unprecedented rate with an increasing number of journal articles and research papers published every year across various disciplines from humanities to medicine and technology. Elsevier offers overs 600 fully open access journals where researchers can publish or access peer-review articles.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. Additionally, we've expanded into science, technology and engineering with prominent programs in robotics and entrepreneurship.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. As technology continues to accelerate at an unprecedented pace, there is a growing demand for a workforce with strong computer science skills.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

This challenge of a substantial and equitable education pathway is perhaps no more pressing than in computer science (CS) as a discipline and career, both of which remain spaces where people experience marginalization and exclusion from the earliest ages. Computational Thinking Pathways. To date, all 50 U.S. We want to know.

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CoderZ

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It’s Computer Science Education Week and what better way to ignite a love for STEM and celebrate computer science than with your very own hour of coding in the classroom? Coding and computer science is for everyone! How empowering is that? No experience in coding or robotics? No problem!

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STEMe

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The stock market is the crown jewel in the capitalist crown—being able to trade pieces of ownership in companies, also known as stocks, in order to fund further growth has increased competition, advanced technology, and has increased the overall wealth in our society today. But how does the stock market really work? Shaw, who founded D.E.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Instead of simply giving step-by-step instructions for students to develop computer programs in a teacher-centered approach, he encourages students to solve problems via active learning.

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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. Check out our How-to Guide for activities along with resources to advocate for computer science in your community.

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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.

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CoderZ

AUGUST 26, 2021

Imagine you had the chance to build the perfect advocate for computer science education. From Career Tech to Computer Science for All. Dr. Sharon Jones of the Dottie Rose Foundation is on a mission to educate and empower girls in the technology field. Read our previous feature here ! Who is Dr Sharon Jones?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Thanks to cloud computing, that nightmare is over. Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day.

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ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2023

In his former school district in California, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Rahul Bir noticed that the schools seemed inundated by technology. Bir, who’s now a freshman studying computer science at Diablo Valley College in California, could relate. “As I know directories exist, like, students have access to libraries.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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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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Stephen Wolfram

OCTOBER 27, 2023

And in our century there’s a new and yet more powerful one: computation. And for nearly 50 years I’ve had the great privilege of building an ever taller tower of science and technology based on that idea of computation. And, yes, it’s computational. These are all ways to formalize the world.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, "Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology." Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

No longer confined to the realm of video games, this technology now plays key roles in industries as wide-ranging as architecture, medicine, automotive, aerospace and film. As use cases expand, and the much-discussed metaverse takes shape, educators today have an opportunity to prepare their students for the technology careers of tomorrow.

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ED Surge

APRIL 24, 2023

Youth today are significant users of technology and have dominated AI-related conversations, so it’s essential to provide opportunities for them to design and problem solve the tools that are shaping their future. We spoke with Kumar about her experience with student-led design projects using AI technology.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 4, 2015

I got a lot of suggestions based on my post, What to do When the Computers Are Down in January. Even without internet access, if you had Laptops, they could create Documents using Microsoft Word. I know there are stories ( Arthur’s Computer Disaster, The Magic School Bus Gets Programmed ) that you could read to the students.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

They were born into this technology. They’re going to figure it out before we figure it out,” says Tracy Daniel-Hardy, director of technology at the Gulfport School District in Mississippi. When we roll out hardware or one-to-one edtech in schools, we need to purchase laptops and carts and wireless access points. We weren’t.

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Robot Lab

APRIL 3, 2024

The inaugural “Bestie” Awards recognize people and partnerships that improve education technology access and learning across the globe. The programs expose students to age-appropriate technology and encourage a mastery of computer science, artificial intelligence, automation, STEM and robotics.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 2, 2017

® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Our vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. https://code.org/about.

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ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2024

While the fiasco primarily derailed high school seniors, plenty of college students like Artica also rely on the process to access federal student aid, especially with the cost of college rising. It may have unleashed an enrollment drop that some experts worry could have a greater impact on college access than COVID-19.

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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. The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry’s only peer-recognized awards program.

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? There is no doubt that today’s youth needs to be equipped with computer and technology skills to be successful. In this blog, we explore why high school should have computer science requirements in order to earn that diploma.

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STEMx

JULY 26, 2018

How did Arkansas become a national leader in promoting and implementing a K-12 computer science curriculum? I also serve as a board member for the National Computer Science Teachers Association, and as a member of the Southern Regional Education Board’s Commission on Computer Science, Information Technology and Related Career Fields.

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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. The makers of these AI tools believe that technology can help stem the tide out of the profession. Evolving AI technology has made this feedback sharper.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

Click Here Sponsor 10 Minute Teacher Podcast - Episode 811 Harnessing the future of AI without losing our way: a candid conversation with Pat Yongpradit Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer for Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to promoting computer science education Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2023

So despite the recent buzz about how new AI software like ChatGPT could serve as a helper in classes, there’s widespread concern about the tendency of the technology to simply make up facts. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology think they may have a way to keep the chatbots honest. So Ashok K.

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Ellipsis Education

AUGUST 5, 2021

The computer science curriculum-as-a-service company will use the new investment to expand its efforts to empower educators to teach K–12 students with an always-current curriculum. million round of seed funding for computer science curriculum platform Codelicious. According to Code.org, though, only 45% of U.S

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STEM for Kids

MAY 15, 2024

This annual observance serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders play in shaping our nation’s cultural tapestry, economy, and, notably, its scientific and technological advancements.

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CoderZ

APRIL 12, 2024

As industries increasingly rely on technology-driven solutions, many careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are experiencing a high rate of growth. A solid foundation in STEM and computer science is essential for the future.

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