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This Program Is Empowering the Next Generation of Computational Thinkers

ED Surge

In 2015, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust set out to develop a computational thinking (CT) and coding education initiative of world-class standard, based on up-to-date teaching tools and proven pedagogy. This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

ED Surge

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. Chris Bugaj , an assistive technology specialist for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, is quick to advise teachers new to UDL to provide options to their students.

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally?

Futurum

Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally? PUBLIC POLICY – an approach, including rules, principles and plans, formally adopted by a government or another institution to tackle a certain issue (such as healthcare). Published: July 7, 2022. Dr Thomas S. TALK LIKE A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY RESEARCHER.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets.

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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

ED Surge

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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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

STEM Next

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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Top STEM Programs for Girls

Career in STEM

“We need to encourage and support girls and women achieve their full potential as scientific researchers and innovators.” but they also have mini-PDF guides for anyone to download, inspiring videos of girls working in STEM and publications to read. ” — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. Girl Scouts ( [link] ).

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