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Computer Science Course Offerings in High School Spur More Students to Coding Degrees

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In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. It’s not surprising in some ways,” says the lead researcher on the study, Jing Liu. “But It’s like math anxiety — they think they can’t do it,” the professor says of some students.

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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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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10 Best US Colleges for Computer Science

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If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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30 Great Research Websites for Kids

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Here are quick, safe spots to send students for research: BrainPop. Digital Vaults –research a topic, curate resources. KidsConnect–Kids research. Smithsonian Quest –sign up your class; student research/explore with the Smithsonian. Zanran –statistics and data research. Citation Machine. CyberSleuth Kids.

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4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools

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These smart systems are a win-win: 44% of teachers use AI for research and lesson planning, while students benefit from AI-powered study aids and writing assistance. This brain-computer interface recently achieved a historic feat – allowing a human to control a computer cursor and play chess with their thoughts alone!

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Subscriber Special: Huge Savings on Posters

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She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Top Ten Articles, Tips, and Reviews for 2023

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She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Just click through!

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