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What Does Professional Development for Computer Science Teachers Include?

Published on: 4/12/22

If you work in the education field, you are familiar with professional development, which can feel like yet another item to add to the load of teachers' responsibilities. However, ...

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Education

Biggest Barriers to Teaching Computer Science in High-Schools

Published on: 4/7/22

According to a recent report from Code.org, close to half of America’s high schools teach computer science. Although rapidly expanding, schools face the challenge of integrating ...

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Education

The Pedagogy of Teaching Computer Science

Published on: 4/5/22

In just the last 20 years, technology has become a prevalent, and often necessary, part of our lives. Since the pandemic in 2020, the advancements are even more widespread - from ...

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Education

Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Published on: 3/28/22

Students with learning differences are affected by neurological conditions that impair the way in which they read, listen, understand, talk, write, and/or spell. Some students may ...

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Education

Should Computer Science Classes be Mandatory in High School?

Published on: 3/25/22

It's no secret that technology has boomed over the last 20 years. This era of increasing digitalization has opened up countless employment opportunities in the US, helping to ...

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Education

Where to Start: Computer Science Skills By Grade

Published on: 3/18/22

Our current climate and world circumstances have forced schools to quickly figure out how to educate students online, but what are the appropriate computer science skills students ...

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Education

Pi Day Project: The Number Pi

Published on: 3/14/22

This Pi Day, we've created the ultimate Pi x pi-top challenge for you to try out with your students! You'll get the chance to explore the meaning of Pi, where you can find it in ...

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Education

4 Examples of Technology Integration in the Core Classroom

Published on: 3/14/22

In 2022, few aspects of our lives are free from the impact of technology, and while access to it in the classroom has become widely available, the skills necessary to fully adapt ...

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Education

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: Creative STEAM Project

Published on: 3/2/22

The Lorax: Truffula Trees In celebration of Dr. Seuss Day, we're bringing you an awesome STEAM project to try out with your students! This is a great opportunity to use your ...

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Education

Rebalancing the Gender Disparity in STEM Fields

Published on: 2/14/22

The future shows great promise for students who pursue careers in the STEM field, and the demand for people with a background in subjects such as computer science and engineering ...

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