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EdSurge
This fall, my computer science class will follow the new AP Computer Science curriculum framework while also including culturally responsive instruction that makes use of students' interests, community settings, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of the students enjoy freestyle rap and dance, so they will learn how to simulate or enhance their performances using code. Other students study drawing and painting, so they will learn how to use code to create their artwork. This approach is a gateway to computer science, using coding to foster creative expression and supporting cultural responsiveness that addresses underrepresented students' lack of exposure to computer science.
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EdTech Magazine
Like Lego has done for aspiring architects, Google's Project Bloks aims to create budding programmers through collaborative play. The research project by Google and Stanford University Assistant Professor Paulo Blikstein is the latest foray into the world of tangible programming. As the name implies, tangible programming or computing focuses on creating physical interfaces — like littleBits and Robot Turtles — that can help kids understand abstract concepts, such as how code works. Since the 1960s, researchers have been trying to develop tools to help kids learn to code in a way that comes naturally to them.
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Providence Journal
Gov. Gina Raimondo and Chief Innovation Officer Richard Culatta visited a summer computer coding camp at the Academy for Career Exploration, a district charter school in Providence. Raimondo spoke to the high school students about how skills such as coding will help them land good jobs. According to the state Department of Labor and Training, by 2022, there will be more than 4,000 openings in computer and math jobs in Rhode Island.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Ben Lee concentrated intently on the task in front of him. His objective: to make his spherical robot scurry across the floor and follow commands through lines of code. Ben succeeded — even though he's just 8 years old.
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The Huffington Post (commentary)
Ngobitak Ndiwane, a contributor for The Huffington Post, writes: "The nonprofit organization Girls Who Code states that in middle schools, 74 percent of girls express an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but when choosing a college major, only 0.4 percent select computer science. Growing up, I had always shown an interest in the sciences, but had never considered a career in computer science specifically because I had no prior exposure to the field. I thought that it would be too difficult to jump into, and it was disheartening to never see or know of any women or people of color pursuing this field."
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CNet (commentary)
Katie Collins, a contributor for CNet, writes: "Never before have I heard such a commotion in an Apple Store. And I've covered iPhone launches. The hoots and yelps of a dozen children echo around the historic brick and glass building in London's Covent Garden Piazza. This is day two of Apple Camp, and an important race is under way. Everyone is bunched around in the 'theater,' tucked away at the back of the second floor, so one kid is climbing a stone column for a better view. Others are crouched on the floor clutching iPads like their lives depend on it. Everyone, regardless of age, is enthralled."
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EdTech Magazine
More than 50 million students will soon return to school, and school districts have been spending the summer upgrading classroom technology in preparation for their return. For all the work done this summer, IT administrators will look for ways to continually improve throughout the school year as well. As another academic year prepares to kick off, here are five technology priorities that districts will want to invest in to improve the student experience.
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By: Brian Stack
 For the last decade or more, educational technology has been one of the hottest trends in American schools. While teachers are eager to make use of technology tools that can help them engage their students at deeper levels, it can be stressful to keep up with all that is happening in the ed tech world. As a classroom teacher, how do you decide what technology tools to use? When will you find time to learn how to use them effectively? Teachers cannot and should not be left to answer these questions on their own. For this reason, many schools are turning to the assistance of technology coaches.
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