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DECEMBER 12, 2018

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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DECEMBER 3, 2021

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Scratch Jr.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Featuring insights from leading computer science educators, this episode provides actionable strategies, tools, and ideas to make coding education engaging for all ages. Full episode at www.coolcatteacher.com/e433 Angela Cleveland : Learn how school counselors are helping more girls pursue careers in computer science.

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JULY 8, 2019

Math used to be a tedious memorization of facts and formulas. Thousands of students found out, to their surprise — and often, their parents — that they loved math. Thousands of students found out, to their surprise — and often, their parents — that they loved math. Interactivate.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For all that education has changed in recent times—from the disappearance of cursive lessons to the rise of computer science in classrooms to pandemic-forced remote learning—one thing has remained stubbornly unchanged. That’s stress and anxiety over math. Underperformance, as a nation, in math is not new.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

A respected math teacher at a K-12 public charter school in Apple Valley, California, Holifield was in steep physical decline. struggles with math instruction, there’s interest in cultural perceptions about who possesses strong math abilities. For a long time, I would have said I wasn’t a math person either. As the U.S.

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JUNE 10, 2024

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Roboblockly –to teach coding and math, from UCDavis. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Here are five great ideas that are energizing and motivating: 5 Fun Science Experiments Kids Can Do at Home. So, here are some fun activities and easy DIY projects to get your kids excited about science. The science behind it: This demonstrates a principle called “osmosis.” Getting ready for extra time with kids? 1 Naked Egg.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning. She is the author of the book “Bad at Math?

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Let’s talk about these frameworks and how they can be applied to teaching computer science. Put simply, if you are a math teacher, you need to know something about math! I know math (CK), I know how to teach (PK), and I know how to teach math (PCK). In other words, I recognize: Math is unique.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. To become a machine learning engineer, you will need a master’s degree in computer science or artificial intelligence. An MSc in computer science may include various electives that will prepare you for cloud engineering.

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Computer Science Teacher

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The math and coding involved in creating AI from scratch is intense. AI 4 K12 has a lot of useful resources from teachers and I recommend checking them out. Most of what I see in K-12 AI is units in existing courses and not specific full courses. That’s probably best at the K-12 level. So progress has been made and that’s a good thing.

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MARCH 27, 2023

Soon, employees from one of the world’s most influential companies will arrive to teach these students about computer science: how to program computer games, how to work with data and how to found and run a business. Oakland schools have made significant investments in teaching computer science and engineering.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Do you have interest in computer science but thought it's just about learning to code? While coding is a crucial aspect of computer science, it's not the only reason to pursue this field. Here are the top four benefits of studying computer science that don't include coding. Well, think again!

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MAY 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As part of 80 days of AI and HI, I've been testing ChatGPT to see what I think of it for math teachers. In this post, I'll talk about how math teachers can get totally accurate math problems (and answers) from ChatGPT. Math teachers hold on.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

December 7-12th, 2020, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Scratch Jr. CSforGood #HourOfCode.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

December 9-15th, 2019, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code –a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Hour of Code–Is it the right choice?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

December 5-11, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core math Standards. They don’t expect a discussion on problem solving or Minecraft to help them with math).

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our coverage of new approaches to math education drew the most interest from readers, with two different features exploring how to rethink calculus making our Top 5. EdSurge takes you inside Harvard’s Science Center, where this summer, professors imagined new ways to push calculus past its limits. Will Instructors Heed It?

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JULY 19, 2023

Holding the Door Open for Young Latinos Cindy Noriega is a third-year mathematics and computer science teacher in the Los Angeles area. She makes a concerted effort to encourage Latino students at her high school to take computer science classes. That's why I'm also their cheerleader.”

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

December 3-9th, 2018, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. 10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Computer science is an exciting, ever-changing field with a lot to offer. But what exactly does “computer science” mean, and how can kids get started off learning about it? What Is Computer Science? At its core computer science is about learning how computers and programs work.

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MARCH 19, 2024

And one of the things that she's found is that in a study done at Stanford, she took over a small room in the computer science department and in one condition, she populated this room with these artifacts of geeky masculine culture, like a Star Trek poster and Diet Coke cans. Who could I be here? That's a critical turning point.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

December 7-13, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core math Standards. They don’t expect a discussion on problem solving or Minecraft to help them with math).

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

For example, if the student forgets how to solve a math problem, the QR code will take them to help. If you’ve ever made Play Dough at home or in science class and used it as conductors and insulators–that’s the squishy part. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. Computer Science Unplugged.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

While it covers a wide range of concepts such as algorithms, variables, loops, branching, sequencing, decomposition, and debugging, coding can be easily integrated into other subjects, such as science and math. By learning how to code, kids begin to understand the science behind the functionality of tech gadgets.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I made DIVAA, the Digital Interactive Virtual AP Assistant to help my AP Computer Science Principles with Python and AP Content. Also, note that there is a math tutor. You can even upload content when you're done (I uploaded the AP College Board standards for AP Computer Science Principles.) Answer the Prompts.

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Roboblockly –to teach coding and math, from UCDavis. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Even years later, San Francisco Unified School District casts a shadow over attempts to quash long-standing disparities in math. In 2014, the district pushed algebra to ninth grade from eighth grade, in an attempt to eliminate the tracking, or grouping, of students into lower and upper math paths.

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JULY 25, 2023

A frustrating combination of factors is keeping Latino students underrepresented in science, technology and math classes. Noriega has made a point of encouraging Latino students at her school to take computer science classes. That’s a misconception that needs to be dispelled, she adds. I know where they're coming from.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Roboblockly –to teach coding and math, from UCDavis. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math by Vicki Davis, Edutopioa. COVID crushed math grades. 48:14 Diversity in Computer Science and the future of our world and its success. September 21, 2023. There’s an app for that. ” March 27, 2021. Why Every School Needs an AI Policy Right Now. Coolcatteacher.com.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. A researcher at the University of Southern California, she has been working on AI-based professional development for math teachers for several years.

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APRIL 30, 2015

This complicated definition is why–historically–programming, IT, and Computer Science have been of interest only to the geekiest of kids. According to Computer Science Education Week : There will be 1 million more computing jobs than students over the next 10 years (adding up to $500 billion in salaries).

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

It builds on years of work in Digital and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking , including elements of computer science, ethics and additional areas beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The skills and practices necessary to engage with AI are relevant to all disciplines.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Our most recent cohort of fellows included educators across a variety of grades and content areas, including a high school principal, an elementary school paraprofessional, a math and computer science teacher, and a school and community engagement manager, to name a few. They are meaningful, in and of themselves.”

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