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What Does a Comprehensive Computational Thinking Curriculum Look Like?

ED Surge

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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The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms

Ask a Tech Teacher

Powering Classrooms with Phosphorus-Based Energy Solutions Phosphorus and its properties are increasingly being studied for their potential to transform education tools and technology. One of the most important areas in which phosphorus has the ability to change things is in energy storage in classrooms.

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Thoughts on CSTA Conferences Past and Present

Computer Science Teacher

The truth is that the computer science education community has been a big part of my life for a long time It started online in listservs even before I was blogging and a while before there was a CSTA. We all make the choices for how to spend our time and energy. It’s a fair question. I don’t blame them BTW. The growth has been good.

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CSTA Day Two

Computer Science Teacher

After lunch, another session on AI for me, Empowering Students with AI Literacy: Integration Artificial Intelligence into Computing Education. There is also a course for teachers to learn about teaching AI at Raspberry Pi Foundation: Teach Teens Computing: Understanding AI for Educators OK, I am AIed out for now.

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Silicon - Powering Our World

STEMe

Silicon wafers, made from highly pure silicon crystals, are used in microchips and integrated circuits that power computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices we use daily. Additionally, silicon is essential in renewable energy. Researchers are also exploring silicon's potential in energy storage. Read more blogs!

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A superpowered model of the whole universe

Futurum

A superpowered model of the whole universe Published: The mysterious substance of dark matter and the enigmatic force of dark energy may hold the key to how the Universe formed. At Durham University in the UK, Dr Sownak Bose is using techniques from computational cosmology to uncover the mysteries of the early Universe.

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Navigating AI in the Classroom: A Journey of Discovery

Ellipsis Education

Navigating AI in the Classroom: A Journey of Discovery October 15, 2024 Whitney Dove CEO Over the past year, I’ve led professional development sessions with computer science teachers across the country. With my background in this area, I have often revisited those skills to shape and develop computer science assessments at Ellipsis.