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A Spoon Full of Computer Science

Computer Science Teacher

I was thinking about data science lately. The problem is that I don’t know much about data science. I learned about data bases in school and worked with them some in industry but that was mostly about how they work internally. But I never did much of anything with real work data applications.

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Welcome New Computer Science Teachers

Computer Science Teacher

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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9 Activity Ideas for STEM in Physical Education

STEM Sport

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. The Synergy of Movement and Learning Research indicates that physical activity can significantly bolster cognitive abilities.

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micro:bit Projects Coded with Python

User Generated Education

I have a strong emphasis with a few groups of my gifted students in integrating physical computing into my instructional activities. I’ve discussed the benefits of physical computing in Scratch and Makey Makey Across the Curriculum. Python is an excellent first text-based language to learn.

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A Byte of Computer Science: Interview with Geoffrey Lentner

STEM Education Works

Geoffrey Lentner is a longtime friend of mine and fellow Purdue University graduate; we actually first met as physics undergrads at Purdue working in an astrophysics lab as research assistants! Geoffrey now works at Purdue as a data scientist and plays a critical role in assisting research groups across campus with their computational needs.

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Updates: Developing the University of Michigan LSA Program in Computation for the Arts and Science

Computing Education Research Blog

During most of the pandemic, I co-chaired (with Gus Evrard , a Physics professor and computational cosmologist) the Computing Education Task Force ( website ) for the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). We’re calling it the Program for Computation in the Arts and Science (PCAS).

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Is Computer Science STEM – The Link Between the Two

STEM Education Guide

It’s no secret that the exposure of students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can positively impact the future of the world and their futures. However, one thing that’s often overlooked is computer science education, an incredibly essential subject and skill in today’s digital era. What Is Computer Science?