Coding
Future of Learning
Denver’s CUBE: Reimagining the High School Experience
Opening in August of 2019, the Cube School is reimagining education through encouraging students to pursue their passions and providing them with opportunities to work on meaningful, real-world projects.
Future of Learning
Bootcamps: A Viable Alternative to College
By: Anthony Wood. Teaching hard and soft skills in a fraction of the time and for a fraction of the price of a four-year college, bootcamps can be an attractive alternative for learners and employers alike.
Equity & Access
Improving Autism Education with Community—And Robots
By: Dr. Lisa Raiford. To give students with autism the best possible opportunity to thrive in general ed classrooms, the South Carolina Department of Education is connecting educators, parents, students, and robots.
EdTech
The Importance of Understanding Technology, Coding & Computational Thinking
To many students, technology is still a black box that requires a tech support person to fix, and according to Jamie Beck, this needs to change. For students to be successful in the future, they need to become competent and confident with technology—and troubleshooting—in various forms.
Smart Lists
Smart List: 22 Coding and Computer Science Resources
Fifty-four percent of students say they enjoy programming courses “a lot," but few get to spend much time on it in school. Here are some resources to help.
STEM & Maker
Smart Review | Root Robot
Mary Ryerse and her son Luke review Root Robot from the perspective of a kid and parent. Here's what they learned from their experience with the “little robot with a lot of possibilities."
EdTech
Robots and Games That Teach Coding
Robots are on the rise--they’ve certainly taken over the exhibition halls of education conferences these days. Here's a look at why robots and games that teach coding and STEM skills are a big back to school trend and tips to get started in the classroom.
STEM & Maker
Our Future Coders are in Our K-12 Classrooms Today
By: Kelsey Parrasch. Teachers who are nervous about incorporating computer science and coding into their classroom can try learning alongside their students. Engaging game-based learning and student competitions have the power to build confidence and interest in everyone involved.
STEM & Maker
Advancing Computational Thinking Across K-12 Education
By: Colin Angevine. How do “code,” “computer science,” and, “computational thinking,” fit together? What is motivating their introduction into schools, and how might they change education? Find out here.
STEM & Maker
Smart Review | Code Car Kit by Let’s Start Coding
The Let’s Start Coding products are a perfect next step for kids who have worked with basic electronics and basic coding and are now ready to move on to learn more about building and coding. Learn more here.