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Education Week
Since its launch, AP Computer Science Principles has become one of the most dramatically expanding AP courses, increasing access for both underrepresented minorities and female students to the field of computer science. And it looks like that growth continued into the 2018 testing cycle, according to an early examination of the 2018 exam data released by the College Board. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of students taking the AP CSP exam increased from 50,000 to 76,000 — about 50 percent, according to the new data.
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eSchool News
You might think coding is a novel trend that doesn't have other applications beyond programming, but coding offers many connections to multiple subjects, with the added benefit of reinforcing essential 21st-century skills. In coding, students use computational thinking and critical thinking to solve problems. This involves mastering the skill of perseverance, as they must be willing to fail, troubleshoot and try again in order to have the code execute what was intended. Through this process, students are recognizing errors and determining how to fix them.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa schools are encouraged to teach computer science in every grade, making it a subject of importance in K-12 education. Recently, the Iowa Board of Education adopted suggested computer science standards, which set learning goals for students. Schools can reference the standards when adopting curriculum and teachers when developing lessons. Many Iowa schools already include computer science lesson in some form.
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THE Jounral
A new update for Minecraft: Education Edition, called Update Aquatic, is adding underwater science to the educational version of the popular world-building game. Update Aquatic adds new features and curriculum support, including 17 standards-aligned lessons in science, math, language arts and history.
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EdScoop
For the first time in six years, the International Society for Technology and Education is creating new computer science standards for educators. The document will reflect a "new era" in the way K-12 educators should think about teaching STEM and computer science, experts and coding advocates say. The standards, which were last updated in 2012, will serve as "professional learning guidelines to help educators set goals for themselves," according to the first draft of the new version.
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Education DIVE
Online and hybrid education has long been a hot topic in higher education, but the impact of virtual learning on K-12 schooling is continuing to grow. With this growth comes new opportunities for students from all walks of life. With online learning, students with mobility issues can more easily access the materials they need; homeschooled students have more resources available to them; and students at schools that don't offer AP or language classes can still get the education they need.
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EdTech Magazine
A lot is demanded of teachers. In addition to their daily task of educating students, teachers must also continue to learn. Traditionally, that requires educators to take courses, whether in the classroom or online. In efforts to make time-mandated and compliance-based professional learning efficient, technology offers microcredentialing as a vehicle for educators to pursue personal growth. Also known as digital badges, these tools are increasingly used to improve student focus as well as provide a means to incentivize teachers to complete new disciplines.
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