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.CSTA NEWS
Registration for the Future of CS Closes at Midnight PT
CSTA
Are you planning on joining us on Saturday for the Future of CS Summit? Registration closes tonight at midnight PT! We don't want you to miss out!
During this summit, you will learn about emerging concepts in the field of CS and engage with industry experts on topics on the horizon.
Don't miss out on these amazing sessions, including:
- An Opening Keynote from Amazon Robotics' Chief Technologist, Tye Brady
- Dr. Nicki Washington's closing keynote, "Do You Really Want an Inclusive CS of the Future?"
- Overviews and in-depth sessions focusing on robotics, AI, cybersecurity, and data science,
- And many more!
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Elementary-Level CS Inclusivity with CSTA Equity Fellow Shiela Lee
CSTA
"As I transition into the STEM/CS role at my school instead of integrating CS into my classroom like I've done for the past eight years, I would love to lead a professional learning community around culturally responsive teaching and fostering identity in computer science." Shiela Lee is a special education elementary school teacher entering her tenth year of teaching in New York City. This is her first year as a STEM teacher and she is committed to creating curriculum that is anti-racist and empowering her students to challenge stereotypes. Lee is also part of the 2020–21 CSTA Equity Fellow Cohort.
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.CSTA EVENT CALENDAR
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CSTA+ Webinar: Taken Charge |
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The Future of CS: Emerging Concepts in CS Education |
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A Fireside Chat with Courtne Smith, Tech CEO - Professional Learning Series |
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.HEADLINES FROM THE FIELD
$1 million private grant committed to computer science in MS schools
The Associated Press via WKRG
An organization says it is committing $1 million to help Mississippi school districts start computer science classes. The money is coming from C Spire Foundation, a charity connected to the Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company C Spire. A company news release says C Spire will ask Mississippi legislators this year to consider making computer science classes available in all elementary schools, middle schools and high schools by 2024-2025. The release says 48% of Mississippi high schools currently teach computer science.
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Bring computer science to life with BirdBrain Technologies' brand-new Finch Robot! Great for students from kindergarten to college, the Finch works with a wide range of programming options - from icon-based apps for pre-readers to Python and Java. Try the Finch Robot today and bring engaging physical computing to your classroom!
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Computer scientists: We wouldn't be able to control super intelligent machines
Max Planck Institute for Human Development via Science Daily
We are fascinated by machines that can control cars, compose symphonies, or defeat people at chess, Go, or Jeopardy! While more progress is being made all the time in artificial intelligence, some scientists and philosophers warn of the dangers of an uncontrollable superintelligent AI. Using theoretical calculations, an international team of researchers shows that it would likely not be possible to control a superintelligent AI.
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The Unity Certified User Programmer certification focuses on programming with Unity software. It covers the basics of C# programming within Unity to create interactivity in games, apps, AR/VR, and other experiences. With Unity certification, your students can have the industry-recognized credentials that employers are seeking.
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3 strategies to teach STEAM in a blended environment
eSchool News
Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice but to rely on screens to reach and teach students. But screen-based learning is not always developmentally appropriate for young learners, and it is not well suited to some forms of learning. STEAM lessons in particular, with their exploratory and experiential elements, may seem impossible to deliver in a remote learning model.
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Strategies for prioritizing self-care this year
Teaching Channel (commentary)
Lillie Marshall, a contributor for Teaching Channel, writes: "It was 1 am on a school night, and I was still grading student essays. I'd skipped doing any exercise that day, and my back was creaking from hunched-over work. Suddenly, I flashed back to the lecture I'd ended class with that same day. '7th graders,' I'd declared to my pupils lovingly, 'please make sure you're taking care of yourselves. Get quality time with loved ones, exercise, healthy food and enough sleep. We don't want you to burn out or get sick! Health and wellbeing are the most important thing — now and always.'"
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We're on a mission to close the STEM gap, and ensure teachers have the tools they need to inspire the next generation. Apply for a chance to receive an Olay Science Kit with letters from trailblazers and role models, lesson plans, scientific tools and more!
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4 tips to make hybrid learning less overwhelming
eShool News
Let's face it: pandemic learning is stressful and exhausting. There is truly no getting away from the fact that trying to engage in any activity that requires maximum brain activity (ahem: teaching and learning) is extra hard while we are trying to survive any kind of trauma. So it is imperative that we come up with ways to lighten our mental load in order to survive, much less thrive.
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What teacher and student morale looks like right now
Education Week
Teachers and students are struggling to maintain morale and motivation as the pandemic school year reaches the halfway point. The EdWeek Research Center conducted nationally representative surveys of K-12 teachers and middle and high school students to capture current attitudes for both groups. Here are some highlights.
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We are a tech company and social enterprise based in Silicon Valley. Our digital textbook "Merscythe: Adventures with the Codue" is a unique product for teaching the Python programming language.
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Teaching interactive hands-on STEM during online learning
eSchool News
One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM. These types of activities are especially important because they can make abstract scientific concepts more accessible, and engage diverse learners in using engineering processes that are helpful for 21st century careers.
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The benefits of developing a reflective routine
Edutopia
Never before has the profession of teaching been more taxing. During this global pandemic, teachers are asked to come to their job each day ready to work, create engaging lessons, and maintain their own mental health and that of their students. In addition, they're asked to toggle between face-to-face and online learning environments, often at a moment's notice.
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