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.CSTA NEWS
Register for the How We Teach Computing Summit
CSTA
There's just one week left to register for the How We Teach Computing Summit! You won't want to miss out on keynotes from the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Jane Waite and James Robinson and CSTA Equity Fellows Shanti' Coaston, Sandra Hartman, and Lauren Berrios. Check out the full agenda to see the amazing sessions that align with Hello World! The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy!
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Be a Part of CSTA 2023!
CSTA
Do you want to be a part of what makes CSTA 2023 great? Check out these two opportunities:
- Submit a Conference Proposal: We are accepting submissions to present at the CSTA 2023 Virtual Conference, set for July 11-13, 2023! We're accepting submissions for breakout sessions, workshops, mini-sessions, and posters. Whether you've presented at a CSTA event before, or are looking to present for the first time, submissions are due by Nov. 6!
- Volunteer to Be a Reviewer: Not interested in submitting? Apply to be a conference reviewer by Oct. 29.
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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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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
Digital assistants are transforming classrooms
eSchool News
When digital assistants are used in classrooms, the outcomes can be overwhelmingly beneficial. AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education. Digital assistants can transform how educators teach, giving them the freedom to teach from anywhere in the room.
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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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3 big challenges to expanding computer science classes and how to overcome them
Education Week
Big-name companies like Delta Airlines, UPS, and Starbucks are clamoring for expanding computer science education at the K-12 level. But according to a recent report from the nonprofit Code.org, just 6% of high schoolers are enrolled in foundational computer science classes, and only a little more than half of high schools offer the courses.
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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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4 steps districts can take to shore up cybersecurity
K-12 Dive
Cybersecurity is a persistent headache across sectors, but the challenge is "compounded" for school districts due to limited resources and staffing, a lack of regulatory mandates, and the general complexity of K-12 IT systems, said Doug Levin, co-founder and national director of nonprofit K12 Security Information Exchange, or K12 SIX, during a recent webinar.
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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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Align the digital classroom with student needs and learning goals
EdTech
When personal cellphones became the norm, K–12 leaders had to decide what would be allowed in school. These decisions started as a patchwork of individual teacher, administrator or district decisions. Over time, however, it became clear there was a need for agreed-upon parameters. Whether it was a complete ban on cellphones or limitations during class time, schools had to create systems in the best interest of teaching and learning.
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Students can thrive in STEM — but they need the right push
Education Week
As a child, I dreamed of becoming an astronaut or marine biologist, but my life's trajectory changed during middle school when a teacher told me I didn't have a place in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects and that I would never be successful in those fields.
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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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How to build school community, one digital coin at a time
District Administration
At Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, 82% of our students are Hispanic and 16% are Black. These populations were hit particularly hard by the pandemic. This year, they and their parents are eager to rebuild the community they had before COVID.
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The surprising ways teachers' biases play out in virtual classrooms
Education Week
Virtual learning is nowhere near its pandemic peak, but it has entered the K-12 education mainstream and remains an option for many students. That is why it is important for educators and policymakers to understand that remote learning can be an environment primed to draw out teachers' unconscious biases, according to a new study.
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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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SD-WAN allows K-12 districts to boost network agility
EdTech
K–12 schools are increasingly relying on the cloud for everything from learning applications to infrastructure and networking. In a recent survey from the Consortium for School Networking, more than 90 percent of school district leaders reported using (or planning to use) a cloud-based learning management system such as Google Classroom.
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Google discreetly acquires edtech analytics company BrightBytes
EdSurge
Google has silently acquired a widely-used K-12 data and analytics company.
The tech giant confirmed, in an email to EdSurge, that it's picked up BrightBytes for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition does not appear to have been publicly announced. And Google declined to provide any details, including when the sale had taken place.
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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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