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.CSTA NEWS
CSTA+ Members — Lock in the 2021 Rate for CSTA 2023
CSTA
We're excited to announce that registration for the CSTA 2023 Virtual Conference is now open for CSTA+ members! Until Dec. 20, CSTA+ members can register for the 2021 rate of $99. We encourage all CSTA+ members to take advantage before the prices increases.
If you currently have a CSTA Basic membership and would like to upgrade your membership to take advantage of this pricing, please log into your member dashboard and locate the module titled "My Membership."
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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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Examining K-12 CS Education from the Teacher's Lens: Results of a Recent National Study |
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December 2022 New Member Orientation |
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ACM/CSTA 2023 Cutler-Bell Award Office Hours - December 2022 |
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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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.HEADLINES FROM THE FIELD
Advancing technology education in rural high schools across America
The Tech Edvocate
While technology advancements have been made in leaps and bounds in the cities, impacting modern education, the rural schools had seemingly been forgotten. Of late, many have been working at advancing technology education in rural high schools across America.
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Promoted by AIClub
AI is an opportunity to build critical future skills and learn how to apply technology to solve real-world problems in varied disciplines. Our textbook covers the fundamentals of AI at a math and coding level that matches middle school and high school capabilities. It covers the core concepts of AI and the Context of how these technologies are applied in various industries. Many exercises (unplugged, online, coding, no-code) are included to help students build hands-on AI Capability, and unique project ideas help students explore their Creativity with AI-powered custom projects for various purposes.
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How high school should change for an era of AI and robots
EdSurge
Public high school in America was the product of the time of its invention, which was way back in 1821. But in this era of rapid technological change marked by artificial intelligence and robots moving into more aspects of work and social life, maybe the way teaching is done in high school needs a reboot.
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Gen Z students want STEM careers
eSchool News
Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
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Ready for take-off?! Go on a behind-the-scenes virtual tour from NASA’s Johnson Space Center and explore Callisto – a technology experiment created by Amazon’s Alexa, Lockheed Martin, and Cisco that’s heading to the moon during the Artemis I mission! Grades 4+ can take the free, interactive tour now on Kahoot!
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How to avoid being overwhelmed by technology options
Edutopia
Since the shift to remote learning in March 2020, educators have been exploring different teaching methods and digital tools. Although it is great to have so many options available to provide students with more choices in learning, it can be overwhelming at times.
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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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Teaching students about keyboard shortcuts
Edutopia
Sometimes we do it without thinking. A quick Ctrl + Z if we want to undo a word we typed. But where did we learn this? When did we start using shortcuts? A shortcut is a way to save time and work smarter. This can include a keyboard shortcut where a combination of keystrokes helps us avoid clicking through a drop-down menu to follow multiple steps to accomplish a task.
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Using robotics to spark engagement in middle school math
Edutopia
Mathematics can develop students' creative problem-solving skills if teachers provide relevant and engaging problems. At the middle-grade level, when students are developing their abstract thinking abilities, the use of manipulatives supports student comprehension, focus, and engagement.
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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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Video tools don't have to distract. 5 tips show school leaders how to harness them
Education Week
You're a school leader who wants to mix things up and experiment with videos to get your message across to students.
Don't worry. It's really not as hard as you think, said David Schexnaydre, the principal of Harry Hurst Middle School in St. Charles Parish, La., who pivoted to weekly Monday morning videos five years ago.
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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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