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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

ED Surge

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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Portraits and Pathways: Computational Thinking Pathways Fulfill a Portrait of a Graduate

ED Surge

These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. One result of this exclusion is children having inequitable access to consistent, high-quality computing opportunities. Computational Thinking Pathways.

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

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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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The Increasing Demand for Computer Science Education in K-12: What it Means for Educators, Teachers, and Students

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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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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Such a mindset change can eventually produce a more innovative learning and teaching approach across other areas. I now duplicate the same framework in my mathematics lessons.

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What is Computer Science?

Ellipsis Education

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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Code, Create, Innovate: Inspiring Young Minds Through Hour of Code

Bright and Smart

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! Why was this week chosen?