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DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Here’s Greg’s informed perspective on this question: Beyond job opportunities, why should all K-12 students learn about computer science? The same applies to computer science.

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MAY 11, 2022

Raising computer-savvy children is complicated, whether you are a geek or a luddite. Our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has some great ideas for you in this next article: How to Raise a Computer-Savvy Generation. As a parent, do you know what you should do to raise a computer-savvy child? Image source: Pexels.

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CoderZ

JANUARY 10, 2023

They might have an inner belief that’s telling them “I am not good with computers” or “Science isn’t for me”. Carol Dweck, Stanford University professor who is known for her research in the field of motivation and why people succeed (or don’t) has informed much of the research behind the growth mindset.

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Ellipsis Education

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let’s dive into the definition of creativity then explore examples and benefits of creative thinking in computer science. According to Arne Dietrich, professor of cognitive neuroscience, there are four types of creativity. Does computer science require creativity? Katie Baird Content Marketing Specialist.

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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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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!

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ED Surge

MAY 11, 2023

Educators around the world are shifting into learning and organizing mode in response to the release of ChatGPT and other new AI chatbots that have brought a mix of excitement and panic to education. education ministries including those in Brazil, Germany, Kenya, Malaysia, South Korea and the U.K.;

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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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APRIL 20, 2022

Yes, teachers know students don’t have all of the skills they need for the technology required in education, but who has time to teach it? Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science jobs are projected to grow 13% between 2020 and 2030. teach computer science as part of the curriculum.

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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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MARCH 26, 2021

I had an opportunity to chat with Doruntina Alshiqi about the education system in Kosova. Primary education is provided for students here. The second component of education is the lower secondary educational system, which is usually for teens around 12 to 15 years of age. It provides education through grade nine.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2024

When some students hit an obstacle in school or college, they can take it as a sign that this whole education thing just isn’t for them. That can be true with challenges like glitches in the federal financial aid forms or a student registration system, says Greg Walton, a psychology professor at Stanford University. What’s an example?

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Computer Science Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2023

Dave Largent, a CS professor at Ball State University, had an important reminder on his blog - Dave's not here, or is he?: I think this is especially true in computer science. I often shared my own story of my first computer class. Teachers need to struggle to learn (davidlargent.blogspot.com) Our students often (usually?)

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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. Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and cloud computing are transforming businesses. Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. To become a machine learning engineer, you will need a master’s degree in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Long list of websites by grade.

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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. This includes non-computer activities such as Happy Maps, Graph Paper Programming, Dice Race, Binary.

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Computing Education Research Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

I am absolutely thrilled that my collaborator, co-author, and wife is receiving the Outstanding Contributions to Education award! Both Barb and the Lifetime Service to the Computer Science Education Community awardee, Simon, earned their PhD’s later in life, both within the last 10 years. Schedule is here.)

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ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2023

Lightning struck: There didn’t seem to be a place where teachers could share educational resources with each other, which might help them sort through it all. Bir, who’s now a freshman studying computer science at Diablo Valley College in California, could relate. “As And teachers say they are finding it useful.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers.

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ED Surge

APRIL 27, 2023

Some researchers are exploring one that might sound trivial but actually could be quite thorny: What should these computer-generated educational assistants look and sound like? Mayer believes that as the computer-generated voices get more lifelike, the impact of voice tone, “gender” and other features will become more significant.

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STEMx

OCTOBER 25, 2016

In 1892, an influential group of educators released a document that outlined the eleven core subjects U.S. Across the country, schools are working to make computer science classes available to all students. To speed the adoption of computer science, a wide coalition has met for the past year. schools should teach.

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Futurum

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer. Published: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) link the brain directly to external computers, allowing users to do something just by thinking it. In recent years, BCIs have moved from science fiction to something that could have real potential.

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Computing Education Research Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

During most of the pandemic, I co-chaired (with Gus Evrard , a Physics professor and computational cosmologist) the Computing Education Task Force ( website ) for the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Snow and Peter Naur warned us about computing back in the 1960’s.

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ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2023

As a result, researchers and companies working to develop consumer products using these new AI bots, including in education, are searching for ways to keep them from unexpected bouts of fabrication. So if these researchers can create this robot TA, what does that mean for the role of professors? So Ashok K.

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JULY 17, 2021

We are excited to invite you to the inaugural Illinois Computer Science Summer Teaching Workshop: [link]. We are excited to welcome Professors Margo Seltzer (UBC), Tiffani Williams (Illinois), Susan Rodger (Duke), Nate Derbinsky (Northeastern), and David Malan (Harvard) as invited speakers.

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ED Surge

JULY 27, 2023

EdSurge talked with professors in a variety of disciplines to dig into what they’re trying as they teach summer classes or prepare for the fall. The race to outsmart artificial intelligence is on as educators try to prevent the coming semester from devolving into, as one professor put it, a “ homework apocalypse.”

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

December 7-12th, 2020, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Scratch Jr.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

December 9-15th, 2019, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code –a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Build Websites. Scratch Jr.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

Online education was viewed as a poor substitute for in-person study, and anyway, how could something free be financially sustainable? It has also come up with plenty of clever ways to keep costs low, such as relying on free or low-cost open educational resources rather than costly commercial textbooks. If so, will they?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. The solution?

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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. This includes non-computer activities such as Happy Maps, Graph Paper Programming, Dice Race, Binary.

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

At any time during the year, click to take you to the master list : Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers.

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education are common high school graduation requirements - even if students do not intend to pursue these subjects after high school. Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? 3 Reasons Why.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our coverage of new approaches to math education drew the most interest from readers, with two different features exploring how to rethink calculus making our Top 5. EdSurge takes you inside Harvard’s Science Center, where this summer, professors imagined new ways to push calculus past its limits.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

December 3-9th, 2018, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. No experience needed.

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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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