Computer science
3 Reasons Coding Should Be a Core Subject
By: Mark Engelberg. In today’s digital world, when we teach our kids critical thinking and logic skills through computer science, we are programming them for success.
Coding in the Classroom: So Much More Than An Hour
Teaching students to code today very well could mean the need to completely re-think the way we’ve done education. And it’s about time.
Coding for the Future
Coding and Computer Science can support the next generation of learners — learners who will tackle even the most challenging of problems with anticipation and drive. We are amidst the Hour of Code, but we also must encourage our schools to be ready to take it to the next level. What will you do after your hour?
EdTech 10: It’s Finally Here… #CSEdWeek
Computer Science Education Week (#CSEdWeek) has engaged MILLIONS in lessons in all things CS, with an emphasis in coding.
Experts Weigh in on K-12 Coding & CS Resources
A big city superintendent called and asked for recommendations for K-12 resources for teaching coding and computer science so we reached out to some folks in the know. Here’s a summary of what we learned.
Smart List: Coding & Computer Science, Assessment & Data Resources
While we’re in Palm Springs at #iNACOL14, we’re celebrating coding, computer science and data resources for the 2nd annual Smart Lists.
20 Posts to Help Students Learn to Code
The real goal of the Hour of Code is to bring computer science courses into every school, making it part of the math and science core curriculum and already seems to be working. We are already hearing about a lot of growth happening for coding in schools.
The Hour of Code – Join the Movement
We live in a computer powered world. Coding is the language our computers speak. As an educator or a parent, have you ever introduced students to coding?
Infographic: Why US STEM Initiative Shouldn’t Over Look Computer Science
It is time to start teaching our students to code. Code.org wants all teachers to sign up for The Hour of Code coming in December. Teaching kids to code does not mean you have to be an expert- read Dave Guymon's post that went live today, Teaching Students to Code With PowerPoint.
The Hour of Code is coming – with Mark Zuckerberg & Angry Birds
Every educator who hosts an Hour of Code will get a gift of 10GB of free DropBox storage. And one participating school in every state will win a full class-set of laptops. Just register your school’s participation by Nov. 1 to qualify.