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Group Content
Resource
Exploring Computer Science?
Submitted by Omar Shepherd on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 17:15
Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is a great program specifically designed to be an introductory CS course giving students a low barrier entre into developing Com
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Discussion
Looking for ECS Assessments
Submitted by Brenda Burmeister on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 10:24
A member of the CS For All Teachers posted this question:
"Looking for assessments that could be useful in my Exploring Computer Science class? Any help? "
Discussion
End of the Year Projects
Submitted by Pamela Amaya on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 02:09
The school year is just about over and I like to offer my students an opportunity to demonstrate what they learned in the course. The last week of school is usually open and a good time for students to show off their creativity.
Discussion
ESC Units
Submitted by Pamela Amaya on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 12:57
As we come close to the end of another school year, I like to survey my students to get their reactions to the various units we covered in the Exploring Computer Science course. Because of time constraints, various testing, assemblies, etc.