ED Surge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Despite the promise of digital technologies, not all communities around the world have the access they need. One way to lessen the global digital divide is to provide affordable and accessible computing education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Over the last 15 years, its commercial arm, Raspberry Pi Ltd.,

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. I downloaded the auto-updates to my PC and it hasn’t worked right since. What do I do?

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ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Today, a collection of more than 500 prominent business, education and nonprofit leaders called on states to update their K-12 curriculum to make computer science a core subject. The effort was led by Code.org, an education nonprofit focused on expanding computer science education. In the U.S.,

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The purpose of this post is to share with you this collection of apps that enable you to remotely access your computer and view your files and installed applications as if you were sitting down next to it. Some of these apps offer way more functionalities such as webcam access, audio and video streaming, collaboration, and many more.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When Meta held its annual conference at the end of September, the tech giant announced it is betting that the next wave of computing will come in the form of smart eyeglasses. When it’s proving hard enough to regulate the appropriate use of smartphones, what will it be like to manage a rush of kids wearing computers on their faces?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

And at least four states — Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida — have enacted statewide bans limiting school smartphone access. For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we set out to get a sense of how the bans are going.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how to create a widget Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one like these related to the holiday (you may have to query ‘holiday’) or another of your choice. Because it can be played unplugged, it’s great for days when computers are broken or not available.

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ED Surge

APRIL 13, 2023

As expected, though, the new nonprofit will also continue to manage the Open edX platform , the open-source system that hosts edX courses and can also be used by any institution with the tech know-how and the computer servers to run it. Phil Hill, a longtime education consultant and blogger, criticized the planned pace of spending. “I

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ED Surge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 23, 2022

John spoke into the microphone on his computer, the tool captured his words into writing and he edited his thoughts after. What held me back was a lack of access to technology and a lack of being forced to be innovative with edtech. John no longer had access to a laptop. I was ecstatic. I taught in a brick and mortar school.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While nearly 70 percent of surveyed teachers said tech tools help students catch up academically, Bryson points out that Latino adults are less likely to have a computer at home than other groups. We know there's a gap in access, especially for families at home, she says.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Instead of simply giving step-by-step instructions for students to develop computer programs in a teacher-centered approach, he encourages students to solve problems via active learning.

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ED Surge

MAY 3, 2023

The newsletter, while pretty, had the gritty look of a document that’s been printed out and scanned back into the computer. As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem. Accessibility isn’t optional.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). CT pathways are system-wide K-12 programs supporting equitable participation in computational thinking. focused on elements such as “data practices” and “understanding and using algorithms”).

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. An online electrical and computer engineering degree can equip educators with the necessary skills to effectively implement these technologies in their teaching practices.

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APRIL 1, 2025

Purchase a School License for: student workbooks for any/all K-12 technology curriculum grades student workbooks for any/all K-8 keyboarding Who needs this It is well-suited to schools with an LMS like Google Classroom, a 1:1 program, who wish to place the curricula on a server, or are teaching remotely and need to provide access to PDFs at home and (..)

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As AI becomes more pervasive, educators recognize that these skills are not just for future computer scientists or tech professionals. Holloway is at the forefront of artificial intelligence and computer science education in one of Georgias largest school districts. Recommended Resources: What Does It Mean to Be AI Ready?

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

It features state-of-the-art computing devices, professional learning experiences and community resources. Being able to have a lab thats open and we have easy access to is crucial. Its more important than ever to provide teachers with tools and opportunities to explore technology to empower them as agents of change in the classroom.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

This challenge of a substantial and equitable education pathway is perhaps no more pressing than in computer science (CS) as a discipline and career, both of which remain spaces where people experience marginalization and exclusion from the earliest ages. Computational Thinking Pathways. To date, all 50 U.S. We want to know.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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Computing Education Research Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

I was on a panel Assessments for Non-CS Major Computing Classes (see the ACM DL paper here ). Her talk was particularly relevant to me because she emphasized how she is studying business students, not computer science students her research is about how non-CS students interact with computing and programming.

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Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Dr. Lidia Gonzalez is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at York College of the City University of New York. One is who has access to high-quality, rigorous math instruction. So issues of access making it non-neutral, but also the content we teach.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

In 2013, the STEM and Computer Science (STEM+CS) team was created to implement an interdisciplinary grades K-12 STEM program outside the grade-level core disciplines of ELA, math, science and social studies, and separate from the standard Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to reach all students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Maybe the cord that connects the keyboard to the computer is loose or fell out. Sometimes the stuff in the computer’s boot-up sequence that makes the keyboard work gets lost.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When districts slot students into math classes based on ability they send conspicuous messages to those on the lower track that they are not smart enough, says Ho Nguyen, who was a K-12 math and computer science program administrator in San Francisco during the district's detracking attempt. Its worse when class and race intersect, he says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2022

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. You might even make more than one backup to external storage devices and keep the two copies in different places (providing protection and access to your data even if one of the backup devices is destroyed or inaccessible.

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ED Surge

MARCH 5, 2025

Google It As a student, part of my schooling involved library classes, computer classes and English classes, during which I received dedicated instructional time using Mozilla Firefox and Google to do research for school projects. We were taught not to plagiarize and to cite our sources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2023

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any internet connection.

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Computing Education Research Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Why we needed Python MediaComp in the browser In 2002, we created a course at Georgia Tech called Introduction to Media Computation. Georgia Tech required all liberal arts majors to take a course in computer science, but the withdrawal-or-failure rate was high (about 50% for some majors). I mostly heard calls for Unity or Python.

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Computer Science Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award is an amazing program for young women THe students I have had who earned these awards have found it very useful. And yes, it looks great on a college application. Encourage your students to apply.

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MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

And the tools serve as a particular lifeline for neurodivergent students, who suddenly have access to services that can help them get organized and support their reading comprehension, teaching experts say. Others, she adds, worry about how much data users end up giving AI companies, especially when students use free versions of the tools.

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JUNE 4, 2024

It is perfect for private schools, independent schools, charter schools, public schools–any school with a 1:1 program, multiple computer labs, or classroom computer pods. This maximizes productivity and student independence. This maximizes productivity and student independence.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all. With proper access and tools, young coders will revolutionize the esports landscape.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In order to equip todays students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address tomorrows challenges, districts must empower schools and educators to develop a successful curriculum and culture for computer science education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2024

But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. Only those with the correct decryption key can access the original content. It enhances control over who can access specific pieces of information within large datasets.

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