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CSTA
CSTA is seeking teachers with expertise in promoting equity in K–12 computer science educators for the inaugural cohort of CSTA Equity Fellows. Nominate someone — or apply yourself — by visiting csteachers.org/equity. Applications close on Monday, Aug. 5.
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IBL News
Google has launched an initiative called "Code with Google" to train teachers in Computer Science. It brings together Google's free curriculum and programs that build coding skills. Educators can integrate CS First into their classroom, guide their high school students through the learning app Grasshopper to learn JavaScript, and share CS scholarship, summer programs and internships opportunities.
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Fortune
Devin Wenig, a contributor for Fortune, writes: "Everyone should learn to code. Some would argue that coding is not a necessary skill for people who are not working in an engineering-related function. But digital technology now powers every industry, business, and profession. Learning to write code, whether you want to be an engineer or not, gets you thinking about the world differently. That's why I believe that you'll be a better English professor if you take computer programming."
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Forbes
The internet has changed more than just the way we interact with each other. It has started a revolution in education, especially when it comes to STEM. STEM stands for the four disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and before the rise of the internet, one of the few paths to success in these fields was to go to a good (and usually expensive) school.
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Edutopia
Coding is a top skill for job placement, but learning to code doesn't guarantee job security, says Christina Lewis, author and founder of All Star Code, a nonprofit that empowers young men of color through computer science instruction. In "Is Coding Over? Why Learning to Code Is Really About Learning to Learn," writing for EdSurge, Lewis says that as technology evolves, coding languages rapidly change.
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The Unity Certified User certification focuses on programming with Unity software. It covers the basics of C# programming within Unity to create interactivity in games, apps, AR/VR, and other experiences. With Unity certification, your students can have the industry-recognized credentials that employers are seeking.
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EdSurge
Jacky Rosen, a former computer programmer and the current junior U.S. Senator from Nevada, says she "got into computers a little bit by accident." It was the late 1970s, and Rosen was pursuing a degree in psychology at the University of Minnesota. She was working on a research project, and her advisor suggested she take her data down to the math department and "tell them what you want — the guys will make you a program."
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KFYR-TV
Palo Alto Networks, the company that partnered with Bismarck State College to build a cybersecurity program at the college, is funding nine cyber security badges for the girl scouts. North Dakota's IT Department says cyber job openings continue to grow worldwide and these programs help fill those jobs. ITD also says this will help the state's K20W initiative to increase cyber education throughout North Dakota.
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THE Journal
The education sector is expected to see a massive surge in game-based learning over the next five years in the K-12 space. According to a new forecast from market research firm Metaari, game-based learning will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 33.2 percent over the next five years, and revenues are expected quadruple to $24 billion by 2024.
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EdTech Magazine
Recent updates to E-rate, which put more focus on funding high-speed internet and network protection tools, have helped K–12 schools reallocate resources to improve other focus areas. K–12 schools now have much more flexibility to fund projects, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission's recent announcement to make internet access a priority, combined with an increase to the annual E-rate cap from $2.4 billion to $3.9 billion.
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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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District Administration Magazine (commentary)
Lenny Schad, a contributor for District Administration Magazine, writes: "Over the past few months I have been asked numerous times about 5G and its potential impact on K-12 education, so I thought I would share my thoughts with all of you. 5G is the next generation of wireless service. This next generation of service is specifically designed to keep up with the staggering proliferation of devices needing a mobile internet connection. 5G will offer faster download speeds and reduced power (device battery) requirements. Of course, this additional speed and functionality comes with an increased cost."
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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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