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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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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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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

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Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. Students should be equal participants in their learning,” says Phipps. All teachers should have equal access to tools that can improve their teaching.

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally?

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally? Funding agencies allocate money to scientific research projects with aims that could benefit society. But how do we know what the full effects of research are, and who these benefits reach? TALK LIKE A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY RESEARCHER.

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Are Latino ‘Systems of Knowledge’ Missing From Education Technology?

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You see students taken away from more meaningful learning experiences and kind of plugged into computer screens where it's basically a flashcard. Holding the Door Open for Young Latinos Cindy Noriega is a third-year mathematics and computer science teacher in the Los Angeles area. That's why I'm also their cheerleader.”

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Helping Students Think With Their Whole Bodies

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That’s the question posed by science journalist Annie Murphy Paul, who points to research emphasizing the many ways that thinking is influenced not just by what’s inside our skull, but by cues from our body movements, by our surroundings, and by other people we’re interacting with. I’ll take one from each area of research.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health? Dental scientists at the Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research at the University of Iowa , USA, are studying various aspects of oral health and healthcare, to improve dental practices and keep our teeth and mouths healthy. How do bacteria cause periodontitis?

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities: Five Ideas to Take into 2023. We celebrate the incredible effort that made Computer Science Education Week 2022 a resounding success. Check out our How-to Guide for activities along with resources to advocate for computer science in your community.