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.CSTA NEWS
Attend Midwest is Best Virtually This Saturday
CSTA
10 CSTA Chapters have joined forces to host the Midwest is Best CSEd Virtual Unconference this Saturday, on Hopin, with the theme of CS Across the K-12 Curriculum. Anchor sessions will be led by Diana Franklin, Emmanuel Schanzer, Katherine Strong Moore, Chris Proctor, Leah Blaze, and Chris Orban. Anyone with an interest in K-12 CS Education is welcome.
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Two Weeks Left to Register for How We Teach Computing Summit
CSTA
The How We Teach Computing Summit is just about two weeks away, and you won't want to miss out on this event! Join us for keynotes from the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Jane Waite and James Robinson, and CSTA Equity Fellow Alumna Shanti' Coaston, Lauren Berrios, and Sandra Hartmant. Don't miss out on the opportunity to bundle this summit with the Equity in Action Summit this spring
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Borrow a Finch Robot 2.0 from BirdBrain Technologies for 60 days, and learn how it can be used to facilitate deep and joyful learning in your Computer Science classroom. Finches can be programmed in Python & Java, as well as several block- and icon-based environments. Try one today!
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.CSTA EVENT CALENDAR
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How We Teach Computing Summit |
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Differentiation in CS Education |
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Strategic Recruitment to CS Classes |
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Code Black Hackathon hosted by the CSTA Black Affinity Group |
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.HEADLINES FROM THE FIELD
Edtech in schools: 6 steps to success
Tes Magazine
During the pandemic schools rushed to embrace edtech like never before to help to maintain as much teaching and learning provision as possible.
For many schools, this meant building on existing strategies, but others were flying blind as they entered a world they had rarely dabbled in, and had to learn as they went along.
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STEM is not only a course, it's an experience
Language Magazine
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is not a single course. First, let me explain what STEM stands for. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.
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Explore Engineering and Computer Science Essentials™ — a novel approach to teaching and learning engineering with computer science and computational thinking as a scaffolded, rigorous, standards-aligned, curriculum for Grades 1-5. Essentials units empower children to become lifelong STEM learners and passionate problem solvers.
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Why the evolution of technology hasn't truly improved digital learning
Entrepreneur
The use of computers for instruction isn't new. Some of the earliest explorations in digital education for instruction were focused on making student experiences superior to the classroom as early as the late 1960s. Professor Patrick Suppes of Stanford University explored in detail the challenges of teaching a classroom of 25 students and concluded that computer technology available at the time could provide the individual instruction, lessons and support necessary to identify individual weaknesses and provide instruction tailored to those needs.
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Promoted by AIClub
Data Science is the practice of gathering insights from data and is a fascinating space for Middle School and High School students to explore. In this blog, we describe a starter exercise that you can do to get started in Python with Data Science. We will use python libraries (the same ones that professionals use!) to explore a dataset of monthly rainfall.
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Why elementary and high school students should learn computer programming
Phys.org
Ontario recently announced a partial reform of its elementary and secondary school curricula to include mandatory learning on coding, as of September 2022.
As researchers with combined expertise in teaching computer programming and curriculum development, it's clear to us that this curricula is about computer programming, despite the fact that the province only uses the term "coding."
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Amazon Future Engineer launched a new way for students to explore STEM careers. Check out their interactive virtual field trips—now on #Kahoot! Students can meet the engineers behind Amazon's latest technology, build their computer science vocabulary, and find out how software development and robotics make amazing innovations possible.
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How improving IT efficiency can better support education
EdTech
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is not a typical K–12 campus. When SVAHS Technology Director Joshua Shearer recently upgraded the school’s wireless network, he provided faster, stronger Wi-Fi connectivity, both in traditional classrooms and in unique learning environments, including barns full of goats, pigs and other animals.
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Study shows how math, science identity in students affects college, career outcomes
Science Daily
If you ask someone if they are a math or science person, they may quickly tell you yes or no. It turns out that how people answer that question in ninth grade and even earlier not only can tell you what subjects they prefer in school, but how likely they are to go on to study STEM subjects in college and work in those fields as adults.
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Engage students with 3D games/animations/arts, AR experiences, AI applications, Youtube remixes, etc. Coding is simplified with Scratch-like interface and blocks, with many new tools for debugging, brainstorming, diagrams, remote collaboration, class management, etc. Tutorials, lessons and PD also provided for teachers. Contact us for 1-year free pilot program at info@creaticode.com
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The CodeCombat AI League is the first of its kind, part AI battle simulator and part code engine for learning real Python and JavaScript. It’s redefining esports and giving the next generation a platform to showcase their creative coding abilities. Talk with us about a custom tournament or visit codecombat.com/league.
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AR, VR and MR driven student engagement
Tech Edvocate
Every year, software engineers and developers are coming out with modern technology that can be used in the classroom to provide students with an enhanced learning experience. Teachers worldwide rely heavily on these new edtech tools, using them in various aspects of education.
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How K-12 schools can overcome common one-to-one device hurdles
EdTech
School-issued laptops became a valuable bridge to learning and community when schools switched to remote learning during the pandemic lockdown. Now that students are back in the classroom with their devices in tow, educators are beginning to unlock their potential for in-person learning through one-to-one programs.
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CodeLab is a web-based learning tool providing hundreds of interactive programming exercises for introductory classes. It supports multiple languages and integrates with environments like Canvas and Moodle. Over 300,000 students at more than 400 schools in 20+ countries have used CodeLab to gain mastery over the syntax, semantics, and common usage patterns of the language elements.
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Network overhauls increased security, speed and control for these small IT teams
EdTech
At first glance, Vestavia Hills City Schools in Alabama does not seem to have much in common with Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas. Vestavia Hills is a Birmingham suburb; Pflugerville sits in Austin's fast-growing metro region. The Texas district has 34 schools and 25,600 students, nearly four times Vestavia Hills' nine schools and 7,100 students.
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Code for Fun is offering professional development Zoom mini-sessions throughout Fall 2022. These sessions focus on the different pillars of CS educational material for grade K to 5. Check-out our calendar and sign up to the sessions of the grade you teach or all of them.
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