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July 16, 2020

CSTA News

Inclusive and Culturally Relevant Lesson Planning/Creation Workshop CSTA Join CSTA Equity Fellows Shana V. White and Michelle G. Lee for an interactive workshop for K-12 CS teachers. They will share an anti-racist and student affirming lesson planning framework and process and guide you through this process. Friday, July 24, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CDT Register here READ MORE

Honoring Teachers at the Forefront of Advancing Computer Science CSTA Teachers regularly go above and beyond for their students — and that’s even when the world isn’t facing a pandemic. Over the past few months, we’ve heard stories of teachers calling internet providers to fight for access for their students and we’ve seen teachers sharing successes and tips to help facilitate the shift to online learning. It’s incredible to see computer science educators come together to support each other and the students they teach. READ MORE

HEADLINES FROM THE FIELD

Apple updates coding programs and resources for educators and students Apple Newsroom Apple announced a new set of tools to help educators teach coding to students from grade school to college. In addition to significant enhancements to the Develop in Swift and Everyone Can Code curricula, Apple is also starting a new professional learning course for Develop in Swift, available to educators at no cost. The course is designed to supplement the need for computer science educators in the U.S., and helps instructors of all skill levels build foundational knowledge to teach app development with Swift. READ MORE

Startup computer science high school in the hard-hit Bronx made quick leap to remote learning The 74 It was just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the nation's largest school district would transition to remote learning until at least April 20. Chaos ensued, with many teachers still reporting to their buildings the next day and the day after. The Department of Education began ordering 300,000 iPads. Teachers were allowed to use Zoom for instruction, until they weren't, and then they were again. READ MORE

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5 ways esports is impacting education right now eSchool News More than 70% of schools are considering starting an esports program, citing an opportunity to improve the campus experience for students and foster STEM learning, according to a survey from Extreme Networks and eCampus News. The report, which surveyed 281 technical and administrative leaders across K-12 and higher education, found that 1 in 5 schools already have an esports program, and 71% are considering or might consider adding a program in the future. READ MORE

Dallas ISD gets elementary CS ed via Amazon THE Journal Dallas Independent School District will be delivering computer science professional development to teachers in all of its elementary schools, thanks to an arrangement with Amazon. The company is working with BootUp, a nonprofit professional development provider specializing in elementary school education, to bring CS to the district's 154 elementaries as part of the Amazon Future Engineer program. The program will reach an estimated 78,000 students. READ MORE

Empowering kids to address COVID-19 through coding MIT News When schools around the world closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, the team behind MIT App Inventor — a web-based, visual-programming environment that allows children to develop applications for smartphones and tablets — began thinking about how they could not only help keep children engaged and learning, but also empower them to create new tools to address the pandemic. READ MORE

MULTIBRIEFS EXCLUSIVE Supporting student mental health through distance learning Alyssa Abel Students have faced multiple hurdles throughout the current pandemic. Some of them saw their prom and graduation dreams shattered, struggled with their grades during online learning, or missed out on the comforting social interaction of attending school. Others postponed their plans to go to college or don't know what next year will bring for their college applications. How can you support student mental health while teaching virtually? While distance learning does present unique challenges, the following activities can help you better care for your students. READ MORE

Trilogy delivers high school coding bootcamps THE Journal 2U's bootcamp division, Trilogy Education Services, has entered the business of high school coding with two online summer camps. Those are being offered by Columbia University Engineering and the University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies. READ MORE

Virginia Tech launches online coding, cybersecurity bootcamps EdScoop Virginia Tech announced it will offer online coding and cybersecurity bootcamps to prepare students and experienced professionals for new jobs in the tech industry. In partnership with Fullstack Academy, a software engineering and coding education company, the 26-week bootcamps are designed to teach participants technical skills to prepare them for emerging coding and cybersecurity jobs in Virginia's workforce. READ MORE

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