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CSTA
CSTA understands that as a result of COVID-19, you'll need to adapt your teaching practices and some of you will need to adjust to teaching in a virtual environment. That's why we've put together a list of resources to provide you with the information you need — no matter what teaching environment you are in. Check out these resources, which will continue to be updated.
Phys.org
The COVID-19 virus has started to close schools and college campuses in the United States. Public health officials predict that coronavirus cases will only continue to rise. So what should K-12 school leaders do in case they have to shift classes online for weeks or months at a time?
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U.S. News & World Report
Before Rhode Island started an initiative in 2016 to make computer science courses available at all of its public schools, only 1% of the state's students were enrolled in computer science courses. Advanced placement computer science courses were only offered at nine public high schools, none of which were Title I schools, and in 2015 only 42 Rhode Island students took the AP computer science exam, according to Gov. Gina Raimondo's office.
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eSchool News
In today's world, STEM skills are in higher demand than ever before. We look to educators to train and prepare the next generation of engineers, inventors and makers–often introducing students to these concepts at a very young age. This is especially the case when it comes to computer science. From Hour of Code to after-school or weekend coding camps, there are countless opportunities for students to get involved in coding and build a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
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District Administration Magazine
Principals either don't prioritize the advancement of STEAM education or don't have the means to do so, according to a recent survey. Only 23% of principals agreed STEAM was a top priority while 66% said it was important but other problems took precedence at their school. Over 139 elementary and middle school principals participated in this STEAM survey by Unruly Studios, an EdTech company that focuses on coding for kids.
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THE Journal
In response to the number of states, districts and schools that are shuttering schools to students over the next several weeks in response to fears about the Novel Coronavirus, education technology companies have stepped forward to help educators reach students in virtual ways. In many cases, the companies are making their paid services free through the rest of the school year; in other cases, they're lifting limits to services and/or adding premium features to what's free.
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U.S. News & World Report
The mounting school closures amid the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. are exposing major equity gaps in access to technology and the internet, and the FCC needs to step in, according to FCC commissioners. "Now is absolutely the time to talk about the coronavirus disruption and how technology can help," Jessica Rosenworcel, an FCC commissioner, said Tuesday during a Senate hearing. "Nationwide we are going to explore the expansion of tele-work, tele-health and tele-education, and in the process we are going to expose some really hard truths about the scope of the digital divide."
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Unity software is the leading content-creation platform for VR/AR/MR/XR, real-time 3D, and mobile 2D. Students and professionals around the world use Unity software to create everything from games to movies, 3D models to VR simulations. With your help, your students can earn their first Unity Certification. Learn More.
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Education Week
Across the country, schools and universities are closing to prevent further outbreak of the coronavirus — and student-teachers are caught in the middle. Thousands of schools have been closed or are scheduled to close, according to Education Week's database, which is continuously being updated. And dozens of colleges and universities have also canceled or postponed in-person classes, moving to online instruction.
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Tech & Learning
Overall, there are lots of things going on in cybersecurity today, which can be characterized in three themes. No.1 — Depth of defense still works. You have to look at all possible angles of attack, and then prepare from there accordingly so that you have an end-to-end defensive strategy for your district. The fact that you've prepared for ransomware but haven't prepared for a denial of service attack or a phishing attack means you're wide open. You've got to have a blend of technology, policy and education training and awareness approaches to address the growing cyber threats.
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NBC News
Teachers at Washington state's Northshore school district spent the past week figuring out how to teach students to do science experiments at their kitchen tables, or jumping jacks in their home basements instead of gym class. After the area saw some of the nation's first confirmed coronavirus infections, Northshore teachers learned two weeks ago that — ready or not — they'd have to lead the way on what's likely to become the largest experiment in online instruction this country has seen.
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THE Journal
An education technology company is opening up access to its digital study programs for young and elementary students. Age of Learning announced that it would grant free home access through the spring for schools and districts affected by coronavirus closures. The offer applies to three programs: ABCmouse, Adventure Academy and ReadingIQ.
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Mississippi Business Journal
C Spire grassroots campaign to get computer science in all K-12 public and charter schools makes key advance. A bill championed by C Spire that would give elementary, middle and high school students in Mississippi access to computer science curriculum in the classroom won overwhelming approval from the Mississippi House of Representatives. HB 1165 by Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, to bring computer science education to the state’s 884 public and charter K-12 schools by the 2023-2024 school year, was approved 114-2 by the 122-member House a day before the deadline for floor action on the legislation during the 2020 session.
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EdSurge (commentary)
Reshan Richards and Stephen J. Valentine, contributors for EdSurge, writes: "Dear Teachers, Recently, the two of us had a conversation about school leaders who would be leading and making decisions related to the spread of COVID-19. That conversation turned into a set of guidelines that we published first with Global Online Academy and later with EdSurge. We have tried to be clear about our intent to share our thinking, since some schools have very different priorities than the ones we have been projecting."
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Demand for skilled cybersecurity talent continues to outstrip supply, with estimates of 3.5 million unfilled positions by 2021. EC Council Associate, ECA, Certification is the starting point for a career in cybersecurity. ECA qualifies strengths, skills, and readiness of aspiring professionals, leading to a career in the highly lucrative Information Security industry. Click here to receive a free practice test voucher!
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Education World
With an estimated 75% of jobs over the next decade predicted to demand skills linked to STEM, it's more important than ever for educators to inspire and engage a love for these often challenging subjects. Check out these fun and engaging STEM activities that are simple to put into practice in the classroom.
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eSchool News
Digital learning puts the best edtech tools and strategies into the hands of highly-qualified and trained educators who know how to transform learning for students. Digital learning tools are invaluable when they're used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students — and they can even help boost achievement. Online literacy platforms, virtual field trips, STEM simulations and modeling — these are just some of the tools that help elevate instruction in classrooms across the country.
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The Hechinger Report
The threat of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is forcing educators across the country to think about what they'll do if they have to close their schools for weeks or even months at a time. State and federal agencies have advised schools to create online learning plans to minimize the disruption to student learning. For some schools, that's a small leap. Their students have internet connections at home, laptops they can work from, teachers who know how to design online lessons and a strong foundation of in-school blended learning experience.
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UTeach Computer Science has received generous funding from the U.S. Department of Education to provide 160 teachers with free project-based, College Board–endorsed curriculum and professional development, plus $1000 stipends. Apply now!
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THE Journal
Teachers with a focus on STEAM turn to social media and websites in great numbers to augment their lessons and for professional development. A new survey out by the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM found that nine in 10 (92%) respondents turn to various well-known sites to supplement their teaching.
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eSchool News
This summer, many faculty will work on developing or revising curricular content for their courses. One of the keys in developing new digital materials is verifying that those materials offer accessible content for all students. Today, most learning management systems and software programs offer some level of accessibility compliance checking. However, they are not always thorough or error-free.
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MiddleWeb (commentary)
Jeremy Hyler, a contributor for MiddleWeb, writes: "It should be easy to communicate, right? But from where I am sitting, it seems to be more difficult than ever for both students and adults. We have email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and so many other platforms designed for person-to-person communication. You'd think we would all be masters of communication with so many high-powered tools at our fingertips. Yet I'm seeing more and more communication breakdown among educators, parents and students."
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