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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? But what makes mathematics the lingua franca of computer science?

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

One of the most popular and in-demand skills is anything related to computers–programming, repair, networking, and cybersecurity to name a few. If you love the challenge of coding computers to do just about anything you can visualize, the hardest part of deciding on a post-High School career may be selecting the right specialty.

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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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MAY 5, 2021

Here’s a great article on a topic I don’t talk about enough–proper posture at the computer. I think you’ll enjoy it: Good Sitting Posture in Front of the Computer Explored. Are your kids slouching all the time especially when in front of the computer? The same goes when he’s using a computer.

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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. So will learning higher level languages.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 3, 2022

For one thing a lot of teachers have been voluntold that they are going to teach computer science in the fall.Some have never taught CS before. Hopefully, all CS teachers join the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). Many people also join Computer Science Educators which is a wide ranging group for CS teachers.

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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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MARCH 13, 2023

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. AI or ChatGPT won’t replace you any time soon, but someone using AI will.

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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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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. They fail, but they learn something new out of that failure.”

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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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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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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. Run an antispyware program.

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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 learned about data bases in school and worked with them some in industry but that was mostly about how they work internally. I did find their definition : data science the science of collecting, organizing, and drawing general conclusions from data, with the help of computers. I was thinking about data science lately.

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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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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.

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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

It makes sense as he is just learning how to read. Over time, school spends less time teaching how to read and a lot more time using using reading to support learning. For many years, I have been saying that computer science and its tools should be the same. More and more I see programming as a learning tool as well.

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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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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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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. The school’s tagline is Learn to code; Code to learn. Computer Science is an important subject for all students because it teaches you how to think. The same applies to computer science.

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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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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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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?

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MAY 17, 2024

With digital education platforms generating data on how millions of students are learning, they are also sitting on veritable information gold mines for researchers who are trying to improve education. After the results are generated, they would be returned to researchers without the data ever having to be directly shared.

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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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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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Stem Education News

JANUARY 6, 2024

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

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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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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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Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, equipping students with computer science skills is crucial.

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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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MARCH 19, 2024

Many educational products are never shown to students until they have already been designed,” said Elliott Hedman, a consultant who works with edtech companies, in a talk this month at the SXSW EDU festival. Experts have also called for more teachers and educators to be involved with the development of edtech products.

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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

JANUARY 15, 2024

Since the advent of generative AI tools in learning environments, educators have sought guidance for the safe and ethical use of AI in education. The EO highlights something that is crucial for education leaders to remember: AI generates content based on what already exists.

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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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MARCH 26, 2021

I had an opportunity to chat with Doruntina Alshiqi about the education system in Kosova. I love hearing how learning is accomplished around the world. Primary education is provided for students here. It provides education through grade nine. From here, students move on to secondary education. I think you will too.

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