Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends
STEM & STEAM
Computer Science Education
Tracking opportunities and resources to spread computer science education to as many students as possible
Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends
K-12 computer science helps students build essential skills for personal and professional success
Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades
To meet state standards, Springfield Public Schools found a way to put a dedicated computer science teacher in every school
How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms
Pairing a hands-on approach with scalable products and flexible professional development helped us rethink classroom learning
3 ways teachers can navigate the evolving field of computer science
Keeping up with the latest ‘hot tech’ is less important than teaching transferable skills and being willing to learn alongside your students
4 resources to differentiate computer science instruction
Computer science topics offer simple opportunities to differentiate instruction--edtech can make these concepts even more accessible to students
North Dakota to require computer science for all K-12 students
The new bill will integrate computer science and cybersecurity instruction into classes throughout the state's K-12 education system
What is computer science education lacking?
There is no one answer to why computer science education isn't more widespread--but many of the obstacles are surmountable
How robots and our school’s buddy program bring computer science to life
Pairing kindergarten and grade 5 students together to code and play with robots turns into a rich computer science experience for everyone
Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that
Computer science training has to start when children are younger to give students a stronger foundation
Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success
To ensure a smooth transition to teaching computer science, education leaders will need to empower teachers during the change
How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program
Here’s how my district integrated a curriculum that could be taught by existing teachers—and got our students excited about learning
How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps
From building on existing courses to finding funding sources, here’s how my district successfully build a K-5 computer science curriculum
Resource Library:
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…
There’s a better way to display
The world of education is changing rapidly — and with it the demands on educators, administrators and students to keep pace. Technology has become an integral part of the learning…
6 Ways Today’s Modern Classroom Displays Might Surprise You
When K-12 educators think of classroom projectors, they may think of bulky machines that cast dimly lit images students can’t see well, or heavy equipment that takes away valuable classroom…
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