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School teachers don’t need to recruit students into CS: An alternative model for K-12 computing education

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The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is in the process of updating their influential standards. The role of computing education in K-12 should be to introduce students to computing for whatever they are going to do in life. I am arguing here that Sense of Belonging in CS should not be in that set. Hansen et al.,

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How Is Cloud Computing Revolutionizing the Education Industry?

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Thanks to cloud computing, that nightmare is over. Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

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Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12. This blog post will discuss my experience and share what I created related to computer science. After completion, I believe that I received a world-class education about teaching Computer Science. Course Background.

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

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Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and cloud computing are transforming businesses. Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. Cloud engineer One of the best-paying jobs in technology is that of cloud engineer.

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How do I become a Web Designer?

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As High School seniors prepare to graduate, many will choose something about computers for their job or continued studies. With information technology playing an integral role in all our lives and with even the smallest of businesses having a website, we have seen an increasing trend in the number of students who wish to become web designers.

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Learning Pathways for District-Wide Integration of Skills for Innovation

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This includes developing competency in social-emotional learning, design thinking and computational thinking, whether or not students eventually study computing or engineering or enter the information technology industry.

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Computer Science Activities for Middle School

Career in STEM

Computer science careers are in high demand, offering lucrative opportunities across the education spectrum. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , “employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations”.