Discussion
Media Ecology in AP CSP
Submitted by Rebekah Lang on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 11:50
This year I've banned politics from my classroom. It was the first year I'd ever done so, but the rhetoric and divisiveness of US politics had taken over and I was having a tough time creating a cohesive classroom community.
Blog Post
“Volun-told” to Teach CS? Help Is here!
Submitted by Yolanda Payne on Tue, 03/16/2021 - 08:33
In talking with a number of computer science teachers, I have come to realize that my path to teaching CS was vastly different than many teaching it today.
Resource
New Ways for Educators to Offer Computing Learning Experiences.
Submitted by Vanessa Jones on Fri, 02/19/2021 - 12:57
Check out NCWIT AspireIT new ways to offer computer science learning and share your own learning experiences and resources.
Event
Panel: Recruiting Black Teachers and Students into CS
Submitted by Vanessa Jones on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 17:19
https://code.org/blackhistorymonth#bhm-panel
Discussion
Social Justice in Education and CS
Submitted by Vanessa Jones on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 17:49
Resource
Transitioning between CSP and CSA (Java)
Submitted by Rebekah Lang on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 00:42
I worked with Shawn Kenner to adapt this App Inventor to Java to Pseudocode comparison chart to include Code.org's App Lab.
Resource
Does Your State Have a CS State Plan?
Submitted by Vanessa Jones on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 15:07
Does your state have a computer science state plan? Is your state tracking the 9 policies?
Event
COMPUTER SCIENCE COMMUNITY SHOWCASE (CSCS)
Submitted by Rebekah Lang on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 15:31
The Computer Science Community Showcase on November 7th is a free full-day online event hosted by Make School, a computer science college in SF. The goal is to inform, inspire, and empower the next generation to pursue Computer Science as a tool to uplift communities and tackle global challenges.
At the event you'll get to...
Resource
Cyber Security Awareness Month (October!)
Submitted by Rebekah Lang on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:13
It's Cyber Security Awareness Month! Here's a website that has a TON of useful lessons, videos, etc. for students and teachers to explore the topic! https://cyber.org/cybersafety
Resource
Code.org's 2019 State of Computer Science Education: Equity and Diversity
Submitted by Vanessa Jones on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:59
The Code.org State of CS Ed Report provides helpful information and resources for expanding access to computer science, with a focus on equity and diversity.