Computer Science Teacher

MARCH 30, 2025

One of the great problems of teaching computer science is that there is a limited amount of time to teach and an unlimited amount of things that can be taught. There is very little degree of agreement of what must be taught. Teachers do the best they can but there is a good amount of variation on what gets taught.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2022

Raising computer-savvy children is complicated, whether you are a geek or a luddite. If you don’t pay attention, they teach themselves and not always the right way. Our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has some great ideas for you in this next article: How to Raise a Computer-Savvy Generation. Image source: Pexels.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. Clean up your Start Menu.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. image your computer.

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MARCH 18, 2025

It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Valerie Brock , senior implementation manager at New York City’s Department of Education Computer Science for All (CS4All) , about her journey with STEM education. Recognizing the students' enthusiasm for these pixelated realms, I experimented with it in my teaching practice.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Believe it or not, most computer problems are simple. I can say that because I’ve run a computer lab for almost ten years. I’ve seen just about every problem there is and have learned this: If you believe your life with computers is a constant state of civil unrest, you’d be right. Is there any sound playing?

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Computer Science Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The tl;dr of it is no. At least not yet. As more and more people use artificial intelligent agents to help write code we’re learning that AI is not quite all there yet.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. What do I do?

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JULY 15, 2022

Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using to teach keyboarding. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. Typetastic –also for computers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 4 lesson plans–bundled. Homeschool Keyboarding Kit. K-5 Curriculum. K-8 Curriculum. Middle School Curriculum.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. What are the Advantages of Simulation in Teaching?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. The study found that taking a computer science course had the greatest impact for female students, Black students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This approach goes beyond simply teaching students how to use AI tools; it aims to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will enable students to understand, critically evaluate and ethically engage with AI technologies. We are really trying to teach them how to question, poke holes and understand. Having partnerships is also huge.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. The Challenge can be played unplugged (no computer required), as a Jeopardy Game, through Kahoot, or using a similar gameshow format 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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Computer Science Teacher

MARCH 23, 2025

Ive been rather wrapped up in moving the last few weeks so havent been thinking about high school, or K-12, computer science education as I intended since my last blog post. Check out School teachers dont need to recruit students into CS: An alternative model for K-12 computing education for his latest post. Belonging in CS?

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We wanted to go where the kids are, where they are on the computers with their games or on their PlayStations,” Rogoff told EdSurge. Hear more from both Rogoff and Ten Brink on the pros and cons of chatbots in teaching on this week’s EdSurge Podcast. Listen to the episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts or on the player below.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2023

In them, an animated avatar made to look like the 19th-century computing pioneer Ada Lovelace taught the basics of the Python programming language. But even as some educators raise concerns, others see potential for new AI technology to reduce teacher workloads or help bring teaching materials to life in new ways.

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MARCH 31, 2025

This is one that isnt connected to your local computer so cant be compromised if you get a virus. You can work on your computer while its backing up; itll just be slower. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. World Backup DayMarch 31st Every Year March 31st is called World Backup Day.

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Computer Science Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Those who know me know that for over nine years I worked for a big tech company supporting computer science educators. While there may be some students finding and participating in Hour of Code, most students use Hour of Code in the context of the classroom, computer lab, or library under adult supervision. Blurred or crossed?

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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. From a teaching, learning standpoint, that's pretty concerning to me,” he says. We're not having that conversation,” she says.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at Glover Middle School in Spokane, Washington: Nearly every student had a smartphone, and many of them would regularly sneak glances at the devices, which they kept tucked behind a book or just under their desks.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If you’re wondering where to start, here are some good basics from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms Embracing technology is crucial for modern educators aiming to enhance their teaching methodologies and foster student engagement.

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Computing Education Research Blog

MARCH 9, 2025

Im hesitant to state a preference for my favorite paper at the International Computing Education Research (ICER) Conference in 2024. My favorite paper of ICER 2024 was Alice Chung and Philip Guos paper Perpetual Teaching Across Temporary Places: Conditions, Motivations, and Practices of Media Artists Teaching Computing Workshops.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

JAWS Software Fee-based JAWS is one of the most popular screen readers for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. Share in comments what your secret techniques are: 6 Tips for Teaching Kids Coding If you were around when the internet first came out, you may have seen how coding was a career for specialized professionals.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But not every educator who tried hybrid teaching of some kind during the pandemic has continued it. Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

Objectives and Steps The objectives of this lesson are (use the lines in front of each item to check them off as completed): Understand that computers can be used to visit far-away places and learn new things. _Have students return to their seats and log onto the computer. Discuss why they use a password to access the computer.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology in todays classrooms is advancing rapidly, reshaping the way students learn and teachers teach, especially with advancements in AI. It features state-of-the-art computing devices, professional learning experiences and community resources. In December 2024s What Are You Doing with AI in 2025?

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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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CoderZ

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As we wrap up Computer Science Education Week, we would like to send out a big Thank you! to all of the teachers bringing computing education to the next generation, with a special shout out to those who are jumping in with no prior experience in the subject. Are you interested in storytelling? Leverage Your Expertise TIPP & SEE?

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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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Computer Science Teacher

APRIL 7, 2025

I am a big fan of using stores to teach. Some years ago I was working on a team of five people creating a huge test structure to test computer systems. Some years ago I was working on a team of five people creating a huge test structure to test computer systems. Stories are more memorable that contextless theoretical statements.

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ED Surge

MARCH 5, 2025

The school where I teach science is nestled in the historic Mission District of San Francisco, mere miles from the sprawling campuses of X, Meta and Google. As a physics teacher, I am supposed to teach Newtons Laws of motion and how electricity works. We were taught not to plagiarize and to cite our sources.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

” He: “I can't use it to teach me how to play cards. I have to really know it, like to be able to use it without a computer nearby, so I just have to learn that.” How do we teach kids when the temptation to cheat is as close as their back pocket? Without a computer. Active learning and teaching is in.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Basics Practice Touchpad vs Mouse Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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