Defined Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Through project-based learning, students at Winchester Public Schools participated in a "STEM-mersion" program which included an immersive visit to a regional airport. In partnership with Defined Learning, Winchester Public Schools was able to integrate career-connected PBL into their computer science curriculum.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. Adding new publications or items efriends would like to know about? The ones you read last year, consider a reminder! Have you changed focus? Switched jobs?

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. At any time during the year, click to take you to the master list : Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 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.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. Have you changed your focus?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals. Electrical or computer engineers design, develop and test electrical systems or computer software.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week (this post) — Dec. Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? This year so far: 1,706,394,983 hours in 180+ countries. Resources Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? 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. 10 Unusual Projects.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Quickly turn off the computer and be sure to tell your mom. Librivox –free public domain audio books Loyal Books Many Books– Over 33,000 ebooks that can be browsed by language, author, title. There is also a collection of 550,000 modern eBooks that may be borrowed by anyone with a free archive.org account.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week. At any time during the year, click to take you to the master list : Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age. Coding Curriculum. Codespace –coding curriculum. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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JULY 25, 2015

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum –9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. fair use/public domain. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Many parents are choosing to opt-out of traditional schooling, but the question of how to create a well-rounded curriculum or who to hire for this task is often the barrier that prevents at-home learning. Homeschooling is a progressive movement where parents educate their children instead of sending them to public or private schools.

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APRIL 30, 2021

It’s similar to web-based options like Miro with two dramatic differences: It works through a iPad and can be mirrored to a computer (and from there, the class screen). All that’s needed is an iPad, AirSketch, a class computer, and a class screen. This untethers teachers from their desk. Free to try. Need more options?

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MAY 19, 2023

Gutenberg Project This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). Open Library Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections.

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MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). This includes not only public libraries but colleges and universities. Gutenberg Project. Open Library.

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JUNE 2, 2022

It is perfect for private schools, independent schools, charter schools, public schools–any school with multiple computer labs, classroom computer pods, 1:1 programs. provide an overarching curriculum map for using technology in your school. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Both private and public schools are available here at this level. University of Pristina, located in the city of Pristina as a public university. AAB University, located in the city of Pristina as a non-public university. These can range significantly with private schools tending to be more expensive than public universities.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Michael Caspersen invited me to review a chapter on the Danish Informatics curriculum (see a link here ). He asked me to compare it to existing school CS curriculum with which I’m familiar. Computational thinking and modeling which describes how data and algorithms are used to construct digital solutions and artifacts.

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STEM Sport

JULY 28, 2022

Schools across the country are adding more science, technology, engineering, and math lessons to their curriculum. They do not follow the same rules and regulations as public or private schools. One unique aspect of charter schools is they have greater flexibility for educators when building curriculum plans for their students.

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JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Where this isn’t an option, they can use school computers and tablets—a viable option as 94% of U.S. public schools provide students with computers.

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JULY 11, 2015

The first review: the K-8 Technology Curriculum. The K-8 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech in the pursuit of grade level state standards and school curriculum. Who needs this. How do you use it.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change.

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Computing Education Research Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

My activities in computing education these days are organized around two main projects: Defining computing education for undergraduates in the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and Arts (see earlier blog post referencing this effort ); Participatory design of Teaspoon languages (mentioned most recently in this blog post ).

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MAY 8, 2020

13 Bits of Wisdom I learned from my Computer (humor). Find Public Domain Images. 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. 12 Tech Tasks to End the School Year. College or Career?

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Any device such as a smart TV, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. First, the website will request your IP address, information about your computer, your location, and more. What can be used with a VPN? There are even routers with built-in VPNs. Why exactly would you want to use a VPN?

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JULY 25, 2016

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum –9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. fair use/public domain. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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JUNE 9, 2022

public speaking. In this class, take students through the six steps required to move from dream to publication: brainstorm. Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. how to download favorite songs onto their computer.

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JULY 18, 2016

The first review: the K-8 Technology Curriculum. The K-8 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech in the pursuit of grade level state standards and school curriculum. Who needs this. Stuff that goes nicely with this.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

With the volume of time kids are spending online, on computers, mostly unsupervised by adults, protecting their privacy and safety has become of huge importance. When your child uses a public or home internet, their exposure to online content can be dangerous. So let’s get started: Use an Encrypted Network. Schedule Time Limits.

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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

MAY 11, 2023

The group plans to produce reports and guidelines for using AI in education; make policy recommendations for incorporating AI in school curriculum standards, courses, tools, assessments, and professional learning; and establish a global framework for computer-science curriculum that includes AI. That’s a tall order.

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Adding new publications or items efriends would like to know about? For new readers, these are like body armor in the tech battle. Switched jobs?

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JANUARY 8, 2021

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems which I share with you. Find Public Domain Images. Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2020: Top 10 Tech Tips. Here are the Top Ten tech tips from 2020.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Need your computer hooked up to the projector? Gregori, an innovative learning specialist at Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia, notes that digital literacy is a “modern life skill” that goes beyond digital competencies to include strength in character and citizenship. Need help getting the WiFi booster to work properly?

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MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). This includes not only public libraries but colleges and universities. Gutenberg Project. Open Library.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game. From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game. Where do they plug in?

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JUNE 1, 2023

Sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off your computer Why would you want to avoid drama at school, but come home, go online to take part in more drama? Turn off your computer and do something less stressful. Cell phone numbers, land lines, addresses, and even email addresses aren’t for public consumption.

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