ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. EdSurge: How would you describe the CoolThink curriculum adoption for your school?

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Ellipsis Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this blog, we take a closer look at the connections between art and STEM (called STEAM education), and we explore how to integrate art into computer science. You may be familiar with the term STEM, which standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The same can be said for computer science.

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EiE Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

We’re thrilled to announce that our Computer Science Essentials™ curriculum was selected as Educator’s Pick Best of STEM Award in the Trailblazer: Inspiring Computational Thinking category!

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

However, one thing that’s often overlooked is computer science education, an incredibly essential subject and skill in today’s digital era. —–If you and your kids are interested in building a DIY computer, take a look at my article here, Best DIY Computer Build Kits. What Is Computer Science?

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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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The Maker Mom

APRIL 2, 2023

A computer science camp is the perfect educational opportunity for a young techie. By starting young and building excitement around computer science, you’ll give your children a great foundation and head start for college. They also teach UX design, game design, and computer science as some of the main topics.

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Ellipsis Education

JANUARY 21, 2021

"We want students to understand what a computer can do, what a human can do, and why that’s different,” says Mark Guzdial, Professor of Computing at Georgia Tech. When it comes down to it, that’s all computer science really is: the relationship between humans and computers. Well, not so fast! Well, not so fast!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2021

The community support makes it very easy for kids to learn computer science with Python. For instance, Matplotlib is used for plotting charts and graphs; SciPy for engineering applications, science, and mathematics; Beautiful Soup for HTML parsing and XML and NumPy for scientific computing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. computational thinking. Ages 4 and up.

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STEM Discovery Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While everything about my favorite subject is fun, in my 20-plus years of teaching computer science in a K-8 school, the one thing that has been the most exciting for me is Coding. And what better time to start than Computer Education Week! Creating lessons for such a diverse curriculum is an exciting part of my teaching.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

To get computer science into the classroom, you need resources, community support, and a plan. You need partnerships and a curriculum that will work for you and your school. Read on for inspiration as you plan your computer science implementation! Where does CodeVA source curriculum? By Josh Miles CMO.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

To get computer science into the classroom, you need resources, community support, and a plan. CodeVA , a nonprofit dedicated to building computer science infrastructure, is are experts at this. We’re making sure that computer science truly is “for all,” through an equity lens. Image courtesy of CodeVA.

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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

APRIL 12, 2023

Especially for youngsters diving headlong into computer programming with an organization like Black Girls Code. The idea came to Asemota, who is in her final semester as a biomolecular science major with a computer science minor, during the doldrums of pandemic lockdown isolation in 2020. I feel like this is my calling.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 4, 2023

STEM careers are roles that utilize science, technology, engineering, and/or math to complete their daily tasks. Many STEM careers can also be considered STEAM careers because of the need for creative thinking. Interesting Creative STEM Careers In this article, you will learn more about engaging STEM careers that use creative thinking.

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Bright and Smart

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By incorporating hands-on activities into our children's curriculum, it will help them to improve skills like: Creativity Critical Thinking Independent Thinking Brainstorming Problem-solving Teamwork This week, students all around the world will be participating in (the) Hour of Code! What is Code.org? Why was this week chosen?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. computational thinking. Ages 4 and up.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. STEM can serve as the entire curriculum or as an addition to an existing curriculum, giving students the skills they need to succeed. There is something here for students with all types of interests.

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Bright and Smart

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

M stands for ,Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and ,Math. Computer programming falls in line with these concepts because learning to code will help children improve their: Creativity. It began in 2009 with the goal of integrating computer science and other STEM principles into the K-12 education core curriculum.

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CTE Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2018

If there is something the world needs more of, it’s computer scientists. It’s a broad term, as this could mean anyone from PHP programmers to computer technicians. In order to excel in the world of computers, people need to study computer science in general. But is computer science really that hard?

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Ellipsis Education

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Curriculum Developer Spotlight series on our blog highlights the unique and talented educators that write Codelicious curriculum. Keep reading to learn more about Sandy’s background, expertise, and approach to computer science in the classroom. “ ” — Sandy Dibble. . “ ” — Sandy Dibble.

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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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Ellipsis Education

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Curriculum Developer Spotlight series on our blog highlights the unique and talented educators that write Codelicious curriculum. Keep reading to learn more about Bailey’s background, expertise, and approach to computer science in the classroom. “ Codelicious dares teachers not to shy away from computer science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The human robot only does what the student directs (think of the old aphorism ‘garbage in garbage out’ explaining that computers only do what you tell them; nothing more). Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. computational thinking. Computer Science Unplugged. Ages 4 and up. algorithms.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Generative AI Use Case #4: AI in Creative and Visual Tools: From Google Slides to Canva Google Slides now has generative art built-in with the “help me visualize” feature. While the art world rages about the data sets used to train generative artwork, our students can generate artwork in most creative tools they use.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

By Stephanie Bennett Curriculum Development Specialist. Students’ talents, interests, hobbies, and home lives are all rich sources of inspiration for teachers to connect students with curriculum and content. Teachers have the opportunity to reach, influence, and teach a diverse range of students.

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Ellipsis Education

MAY 30, 2023

The idea is to introduce computer science skills to students that have little to no experience writing code. Educators can use this platform to introduce students to programming, encourage their creativity, and foster critical thinking skills. Schedule a 30 minute call with one of our curriculum experts to learn more.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JULY 7, 2023

My main activity for the last year has been building two new courses for our new Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (PCAS), which I’ve blogged about recently here (with video of a talk about PCAS) and here where I described our launch. The ACM/IEEE Computing Curriculum volumes weren’t going to be much help.

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CoderZ

MARCH 6, 2023

Are you ready to introduce computer science in your classroom? There is no prior coding experience necessary and in fact, this is a fun way for students to dip their toes in the water before they begin coding curriculum next school year or enter the Fall League competition. Click here to get exclusive resources.

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Ellipsis Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

As part of this adoption cycle (known as Proclamation 2024), the State Board of Education (SBOE) conducted a robust curriculum evaluation process. If you buy off this list, you can use your instructional materials allotment to purchase curriculum. is a K-5 state-adopted Tech Apps curriculum. Goodbye, grade bands!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

So many teachers took students to Code.org’s curriculum offerings, the website crashed. Let’s go to Webster’s definition instead: The act or job of creating computer programs. More than 50 percent of all projected math and science occupations are in computing occupations. So what is ‘coding’?

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Pop-up Firework Craft Engage in a creative exploration of physics and art with a pop-up firework craft. Discuss the science of non-Newtonian fluids and how certain mixtures can behave like both solids and liquids. Coding a Countdown Clock Delve into computer science by coding a digital countdown clock.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Being a computer science teacher, I thought I had a natural affinity for technology that could translate into a successful tech-agnostic approach to curriculum and instruction; however, by Thanksgiving of the following year, I had led one too many uninspiring and demoralizing online classes where it felt like I was talking into a deep, dark void.

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CTE Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ian’s students in his Computer Science course are working through our Web Game Design curriculum (and will be working through our Web Design curriculum in Spring of 2024), and they are learning technical and soft skills that will help them in their future educational and career pathways.

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CTE Learning

JANUARY 24, 2023

One of our most popular courses is our Web and Computer Animation course. How have you enjoyed teaching the Web and Computer Animation course? So I love giving students an opportunity to have something that’s very open ended and creative. And so there’s a real emphasis towards growing computer science in general.

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Ellipsis Education

MAY 17, 2023

When students recognize that they are overwhelmed or stressed, they can fall back on these strategies: This poster is included in our Computer Science Applications course. Examples of interventions in the curriculum include: This poster is included in our HS Computer Science Game Development course.

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