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Observatory of Educational Innovation
The era in which computer education was optional is over. A study commissioned by Google reveals the importance computer science in K-8 and emphasizes the need to do research and improve teacher training. Paulo Blikstein, an academic at Stanford University, undertook research to show the status of Computer Science teaching in American elementary education. According to his findings, the teaching of computer science in elementary education is fundamental because it covers algorithms, data, as well as boosting creativity and personal expression.
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The Advocate (commentary)
Doug Bergman, a contributor for The Advocate, writes: "I get a lot questions about the on-line program I am in at Georgia Tech. I thought I would share details about my experience to help others in our CSTA membership who might consider online education as a possible option for their own education. I know there are several computer science teachers in CSTA in the same or a similar program who can also add to the discussion."
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eSchool News
When reading became more digital with the introduction of tablets and e-readers, libraries became pressured to innovate and remain relevant. As a former classroom teacher and current literacy specialist at the Muskingum County Library System in southeastern Ohio, I have had to step back and rethink how to ensure that children are not just achieving foundational literacy skills such as reading and writing, but also developing digital-literacy skills.
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Education Week (commentary)
Nikki Navta, a contributor for Education Week, writes: "I recently attended the Infosys Crossroads Conference in beautiful Scotts Valley, Calif. For the fourth year in a row, Infosys Foundation USA handpicked thought leaders to explore ideas around increasing access to high quality education in computer science, coding and making. Infosys challenged attendees to brainstorm around the best use of effective computer science education as a driver for greater diversity, faster economic growth and better preparation for 21st century careers."
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U.S. News & World Report
Twenty-four percent of boys want a STEM career, down from 36 percent last year, indicating a more general trend of declining interest in STEM, according to a recent report. The Junior Achievement USA and Ernst & Young survey of 13-to-17-year-old students highlights how teens' career choices, educational priorities and economic outlook shifted over a year and how they vary by gender. According to the survey, while boys' interest in STEM dropped by 12 percentage points, girls' interest remained unchanged at 11 percent both years.
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The New York Times
Microsoft, fully embracing a model it once saw as a threat, said that it was buying GitHub, an open software platform used by 28 million programmers, for $7.5 billion. The deal is a bid by Microsoft to gain ground in the internet era of software development, where applications increasingly run on remote data centers — on so-called cloud computing.
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EdTech Magazine
Recognizing the value of smart and connected classrooms, most school districts are experimenting with the Internet of Things or plan to do so in the near future. While IoT deployments are relatively new to education, industry observers expect the technology to make a big impact thanks to its potential to reduce costs, improve security and boost student engagement. But will current K–12 networks be ready to carry the onslaught of additional traffic? Like any other technology introduced on campus, IoT will need a robust infrastructure to back it.
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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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