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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.
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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.
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Summer PD's
Submitted by Pamela Amaya on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 12:31
As we head into the last stretch of this school.year, it's time to think about summer plans for CS enrichment. There are so many different professional developments and workshops that CS teachers can attend.
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Happy Easter!!
Submitted by Pamela Amaya on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 16:30
I wish you all a very Happy Easter! If you are on spring break or are going on spring break next week, it's a good time to relax and enjoy your time with family and friends. Any plans you would like to share! We would love to hear from you.