ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Today, a collection of more than 500 prominent business, education and nonprofit leaders called on states to update their K-12 curriculum to make computer science a core subject. The effort was led by Code.org, an education nonprofit focused on expanding computer science education. In the U.S.,

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Computer Science Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2022

For most of my career I hive been hearing that some day computers will write all the code and human programmers will no longer be needed. And if we are what does it mean for teaching computer science? Recently, the CS education world has been discussing GitHub Copilot. Or at least, not as needed as today.

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Computer Science Teacher

DECEMBER 6, 2021

CS Ed Week has long been a time to introduce more students to computer science. When it started there were only small percentage of schools that offered any computer science education at all. There is no shortage of ways to introduce students to computer science during CS Ed Week. I’ll get back to that in a moment.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). CT pathways are system-wide K-12 programs supporting equitable participation in computational thinking. focused on elements such as “data practices” and “understanding and using algorithms”).

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science. The study of U.S.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally. percent of students are enrolled in a computer science class.

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ED Surge

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Computer safety.

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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2023

I spent some time looking at the Rhode Island Computer Museum web page today. Some great information under the Education and Activities page. If you teach the history of computers this is a great resource with text and pictures. A lot of interesting stuff.

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Computer Science Teacher

DECEMBER 31, 2021

I’ve never felt less prepared to write a look back on CS education than I do today. The other is an apparent growth in cyber security education. It’s not just devices like the Oculus but also computers capable enough to support VR and its development. I recommend the Cybersecurity Educators Facebook group.

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Computer Science Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2022

I did find their definition : data science the science of collecting, organizing, and drawing general conclusions from data, with the help of computers. The idea of teaspoon languages is to add some computer science to other subjects to broaden participation in CS. Sounds good to me. Note that Bootstrap also has Bootstrap Physics !

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2022

When educators consider the term computational thinking (CT), they often think of math or coding. But if you ask Daniel Fung, vice principal and English teacher at the Sham Tseng Catholic School in Hong Kong, he will tell you computational thinking is an entire pedagogy geared toward teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: Maintenance, Problem-solving.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2022

Who gets to learn about computer science in school? While a growing number of schools offer some form of computer-science class or after-school program, such offerings are still far more common in well-resourced districts than those that primarily serve underprivileged students, and more boys take them than girls. A culture shift?

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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

For many years, I have been saying that computer science and its tools should be the same. Now Bootstrap is probably best known for their mix of computer science and algebra but they are moving into more areas of the curriculum and I think that is a great thing. It makes sense as he is just learning how to read.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: Maintenance, Security.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

But in the process of communicating the values and aspirations of the district and wider community, these Portraits also function to align the work of schools and educators. One result of this exclusion is children having inequitable access to consistent, high-quality computing opportunities. Computational Thinking Pathways.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2020

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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Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Considering today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, integrating computer science education in the classroom is essential to prepare students for future careers.

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ED Surge

JULY 5, 2022

In 2015, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust set out to develop a computational thinking (CT) and coding education initiative of world-class standard, based on up-to-date teaching tools and proven pedagogy. This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

While most standards programs I am aware of are deeply involving experienced CS educators in their development, once standards start getting implemented by bureaucrats all bets are off. Many, dare I say most, education administrators don’t really understand computers let a lone what it means to teach computer science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. What’s the easiest way? Select ‘Backup Now’.

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Stem Education News

JANUARY 6, 2024

Educational technology has been crucial for success in today’s digital world. Recognizing this, CBSE has made ICT education compulsory. In today’s world, the rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized how we live, work, and learn.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. But where to start? Ok, let’s talk hardware.

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Computer Science Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2022

Way back in time, cybersecurity was all about controlling access to the computer in the locked room with the raised floor. People were and are still the weak link in computer security. In the early days few people had access to a computer. A lot of discussion about this on Facebook group for Cybersecurity Educators.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2024

“As educators, we must tell the truth — to ourselves and then to our students,” writes Deaunna Watson, director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at a Montessori school in Cincinnati. Sometimes, though, the truth can be difficult to face and uncomfortable to talk about. They are meaningful, in and of themselves.”

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Accelerate Learning

MAY 10, 2023

Learning to speak the language of computers is a vital skill in today’s world. While many professionals aren’t specifically computer programmers, having at least basic coding knowledge, possibly in multiple coding languages, can significantly enhance a person's skills for any job.

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Computer Science Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2022

Back in the mini computer days every computer was custom and configurations were designed by people. I worked for a company that believed that configuring computers was beyond the ability of computer software. Today we have machine learning which basically means the computer is developing the rules. What it is.

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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! Explore more engaging learning resources for Computer Education Week!

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

The stakes are high when it comes to equity in computer science education and in the broader tech industry. One session began with the speaker posing a question for the group of Black tech leaders: can you share a moment of joy you’ve seen in your work bringing equity to STEM and computer science.

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Defined Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Equitable K-12 computer science education is growing more important and is seen as a gateway to future careers. Project-based learning is a powerful tool to address disparities and promote authentic, inclusive learning experiences that develop essential skills in students, preparing them for the evolving demands of the workforce.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Image Your Computer Often.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Computer Science Education Week Activities November 27, 2022 Katie Baird Manager, Content Marketing Computer Science Education Week 2022 is December 5 – December 11! This post includes a list of free CSEdWeek resources, available both through our website and other computer science organizations.

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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. Recognizing this need, many states have taken significant steps to introduce and support CS education in their K-12 schools.

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