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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.
Education DIVE
While the survey returned only 700 responses, it's one of the first attempts to capture data on how teachers are adjusting to this shift. Such knowledge will become increasingly important with some experts suggesting that closures could extend into the 2020-2021 school year, or that at least additional closures will be necessary. The voices of teachers can help districts determine how to create ongoing support when all educators teach remotely — during this crisis or a future one.
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The Stanford Daily
As an act of community service during the COVID-19 pandemic, computer science professor Mehran Sahami '92 M.S. '93 Ph.D. '99 and assistant professor Chris Piech '10 M.S. '11 Ph.D. '16 will offer a shortened, online-only version of the introductory computer science course CS 106A to the public for free this spring. The class, which the instructors have titled "Code in Place," will be taught in the programming language Python and is accepting applications from "anyone in the world" who is at least 18 years old and has access to a computer.
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CalMatters
Most kids like to play on their phone, but few know how to program one. Although they are avid consumers of technology, most students in California don't have the opportunity to learn computer science in order to become creators of it. In particular, students of color, girls and students in low-income and rural communities do not receive the same high-quality computer science education as students in more affluent districts. To change this, California needs to provide high quality teaching and learning opportunities in our schools.
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The Future of Things
This is a time of IT where everything we see is empowered by technology. And because of this increasing trend and development, job opportunities are also increasing. If you are thinking about picking about the course as well, you should know that a four-year course in computer science meets the computer sciences jobs in the market. But choosing whether which university you should get the degree from can be quite difficult. We are here with some best computer science degree online for those who prefer online studies.
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Learn how to teach Coding and Computational Thinking online and at your own pace using LEGO, VEX, and Arduino robots from researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy. The certification you earn serves as evidence for up to 36 Continuing Education Credits. Click here to learn more and enroll.
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District Administration Magazine
The equity problems that plague K-12 education under normal conditions have only been worsened by the shift to online learning during coronavirus school closures, experts say. Superintendents and other K-12 have to start planning now to build resource equity because some students will have suffered significant learning loss when the 2020-2021 school year starts — whether that's in-person or online, says Jonathan Travers, who leads the consulting practice area at Education Resource Strategies.
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Education Week
On a recent morning in late March, Mark Racine, the chief technology officer for the Boston Public Schools, is huffing and puffing after bringing out a huge pallet of brand-new Chromebooks for volunteers to deliver to families across the city. It's part of a massive initiative to quickly distribute 20,000 laptops to Boston K-12 students, each device purchased weeks earlier in response to a widening coronavirus outbreak that, at the time, had yet to shut down most of the nation's schools indefinitely.
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Introducing Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook, a brand-new addition to the middle-grade series that has millions of copies in print. To learn more about this invaluable resource, click here for a sample chapter, standards alignment, 50% off your order, and more!
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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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Tech & Learning
In this age of Covid-19 social separation, kids still need to learn and teachers need to teach. For most districts this means a combination of online curriculum and video lessons delivered remotely. As in the classroom, the difference between a memorable lesson and an embarrassingly funny failure comes down to using your gear properly. Regardless of whether your school uses Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or Hangouts, making the most of the video technology is key. Here are my top five tips for teaching over a video link.
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eSchool News
Online learning's reputation has taken a hit in recent years amid reports of poor academic performance and concerns over lax regulation. While there is certainly some cause for concern, many of the problems center on for-profit providers who manage full-time virtual schools. The truth is that not all online learning experiences are of suspect quality.
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EdTech Magazine
Over the past few years, many school districts have rolled out e-Learning days — also called remote learning or flexible learning days — to make up for instructional time lost to inclement weather and other unexpected events that push school buildings to close. With a strong e-Learning program in place, educators can continue teaching their curriculum online and help students stay on track academically outside of a classroom setting. It's also an opportunity for districts to see the impact of digital tools on student learning, train staff on educational technology and evaluate their data privacy and security measures.
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MiddleWeb (commentary)
Tan Huynh, a contributor for MiddleWeb, writes: "In a world turned upside down by COVID19, many schools are now closed and some are offering virtual learning. The question I get most often is how do we determine which tech tool to use for online schooling? When thinking about the tsunami of ed-tech recommendations shared lately on social media, think less is more. You probably don't need more tech apps; you need to do more with the apps you already have."
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PBS Newshour
More than 55 million American students are staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The impacts are huge — affecting students, parents and teachers. Learning is happening with a host of new challenges. Kate Gardoqui of the Great Schools Partnership joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
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Our online MS in Applied Computer Science program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue software development. Students taking two courses per semester, 6 credit hours per semester (including summer semesters), may complete the program in two years.
Learn more at westga.edu/cs
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EdSurge
With the rapid spread of COVID-19, educators across the country and around the world have been tasked with shifting to emergency remote teaching—a move from in-person to remote classes made necessary by pressing circumstances.
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ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. CSTA appreciates ACM's ongoing support!
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