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Minecraft Builds Coding Skills

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Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Nonprofit organizations, such as Code.org, also offer teachers and students low cost or free options to help students learn key computer science skills.)”

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How Role Models May Inspire Exploration of Computer Science Pathways

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Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science.

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Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? A Teacher’s Perspective

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If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Here’s Greg’s informed perspective on this question: Beyond job opportunities, why should all K-12 students learn about computer science? The same applies to computer science.

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Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever

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Students need digital fluency and adaptability to succeed in an era of constant technological change. The Skills Gap and the Urgency to Adapt Pearsons Lost in Transition report highlights a critical challenge: The workforce is struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of technology.

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Teachers Believe That AI Is Here to Stay in Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

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We really believe that that is something that starts in the classroom, so we want to make sure we're doing our part to ensure students have the skills to understand, use, and create with this emerging technology. No school leader should think they have to do everything all at once. At the classroom level, teachers are on the same page.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming. Code.org, the grandfather of Hour of Code offerings, recognizes the importance of critical thinking outside of coding and programming. Computer Science Unplugged.