computer science Archives

Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide

December 7, 2022December 10, 2019 by Lynne Schrum and Sandi Sumerfield

Schools across the globe are making an effort to embed coding and robotics skills and programs into core learning like this Lego Mindstorms boy coding.

On a visit to a class in Sitka, Alaska, we watched second grade students gain incredible experiences in computer science skills. The teacher, Cindy Duncan, believes in teaching…

STEM & STEAM

3 key parts of a K-12 coding or robotics program

February 18, 2021October 4, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

Implementing a coding or robotics program can be challenging--here are key elements that can make the process easier, illustrated by these students working on a robotic arm.

K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction, such as a coding or robotics program,…

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Here’s how to put coding and robotics programs in K-8 classrooms

August 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by Eileen Belastock, CETL

Coding and robotics programs are easily manageable if educators follow certain strategies.

Coding and robotics programs in classrooms reflect how integral technology is in our lives. Educators like Angie Kalthoff, a technology integrationist in St. Cloud, MN, and Ann Bartel,…

STEM & STEAM

Why leveraging computer science is crucial to every classroom

January 25, 2019 by Aimee Kroll

In the ever-changing technological world, computer science is not only becoming more prominent in classrooms, but a staple in education. Computer science combines the principles of technology and…

STEM & STEAM

Teachers need help teaching computer science

December 5, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Most teachers agree that computer science education is critical to students’ future success in the workplace, but not all teachers ... Read more

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7 engaging resources for the Hour of Code

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 by Laura Ascione

It's that time of year again--nestled between Thanksgiving and winter break is Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, offering super-cool activities to keep restless students…

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Computer science education is expanding, but states have work to do

October 8, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Statistic after statistic hammers home the importance of computer science in the national and global economy, but for all the increased awareness around the demand for computing skills,…

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4 keys to building an equitable STEM program

August 18, 2020October 1, 2018 by Joel Jacobson

This year in schools across the nation, approximately 136,000 students took advanced placement (AP) computer science, a 31 percent increase from last year. This group included a record…

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Is STEM getting ‘IT’ right for female students?

May 6, 2019June 4, 2018 by Richard Gerver

March 8th was memorable for many reasons. Not only was it International Women’s Day, but Meghan Markle made one of her first official public appearances with her future…

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What motivates girls to pursue STEM?

July 23, 2018March 23, 2018 by Laura Ascione

It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, ... Read more

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5 AR & VR tools for social skills

April 4, 2018August 2, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Virtual and augmented reality, once far-off on the classroom horizon, have moved with relative speed into the realm of possible classroom technologies. In fact, recent data indicates that…

Ancillary

EDITORIAL: Maine high schools should offer computer science courses

July 16, 2017 by Portland Press Herald

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EDITORIAL: California moving too slowly on computer science graduation requirements

July 16, 2017 by The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Women in Technology Scholarship

March 9, 2017February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

StudySoup is offering a $1,000 Women in Technology Scholarship to an outstanding female student who is planning a career in ... Read more

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Students discover the power of coding

December 6, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors

Got Code? This week students across the Rowland Unified School District, along with their families, are continuing their exploration of computer coding and programming by participating in Computer…

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Kick off your Hour of Code with Minecraft’s help

December 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Just in time for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, Microsoft Corp. and Code.org have unveiled the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a coding tutorial…

Ancillary

CodeCombat adds game, web development to coding platform

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

CodeCombat, which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time ... Read more

News

S.C. districts access digital literacy tools for free

September 18, 2018August 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

To empower students in school districts across South Carolina with digital literacy skills, Learning.com announced the Palmetto Digital Literacy Program (PDLP), in partnership with the South Carolina Education…

Edtech Trends

The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

January 25, 2023August 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting news and thought-provoking developments from the past week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here, though,…

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Report: Gamifying computer science is an easy place to start

August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

With efforts to expand computer science education growing across the nation, some schools still grapple with a big problem: they don't have the staff or space to accommodate…

STEM & STEAM

6 ways to support computer science education

June 2, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

U.S. schools should make every effort to expand computer science education to keep up with workforce demands, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation…

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Online petition urges computer science education funding

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

An online petition urges Congress to provide $250 million to help schools and districts integrate computer science into the curriculum. In a letter sent to Congress, the authors…

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Oracle bolsters computer science education

April 21, 2016 by Laura Ascione

In conjunction with The White House Science Fair 2016, Oracle and The White House recently announced Oracle’s plan to invest $200 million in direct and in-kind support for…

Teaching Trends

Technology can help states meet learning, leadership goals

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Every Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…

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Destination Imagination, Oracle Academy launch computer science challenge

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Destination Imagination (DI), an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process skills needed to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, has…

STEM & STEAM

Obama seeks $4B for computer science classes

February 1, 2016 by Laura Ascione

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New Va. high school to focus big on coding

December 16, 2015December 16, 2015 by Louis Llovio, Richmond Times-Dispatch

That's the consensus of a growing number of educators who say how and what students are taught must change in order to better prepare them for a rapidly…

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TeachCS zeroes in on computer science

December 15, 2015December 11, 2015 by Laura Ascione

As the nation focuses on Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13th, computer science curricula developers and professional development providers joined forces to announce TeachCS, a platform for high…

STEM & STEAM

Buoyed by Congress, STEM and coding are on the rise

December 15, 2015October 22, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

STEM education, while always a national focus, is receiving more attention in recent days, as surveys and legislation reveal awareness of its importance to the nation's success. Three…

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Teach students to learn by doing with Google school coding clubs

February 8, 2016April 23, 2015 by By Janice Mak

Today my school is a Google CS First site, meaning we host CS First clubs that take place before or after school as an enrichment experience for students…

IT Management

Students use coding to build their own Minecraft worlds

March 11, 2015 by By Jon Kelvey, Carroll County Times, Westminster, Md.

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Creating the 21st-century classroom

What is ‘coding’ and should you learn it?

February 20, 2015 by By Omar L. Gallaga, Austin American-Statesman

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Teaching Trends

7 reasons why your school should teach robotics and game design

January 14, 2015January 13, 2015 by By Lynn Paul

I love every aspect of programming—the frustration, the creativity, everything. I taught myself and now I’m lucky enough to teach students how to code, build robots, and design…

District Management

5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students

November 14, 2018July 7, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Gaming. It’s more than a buzzword in today’s schools, but it still sometimes carries a stigma--is gaming really an effective way for students to learn? The answer, according…

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Most schools don’t teach computer science

May 13, 2014April 8, 2014 by From wire reports

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Want more women in tech? Fix misperceptions of computer science

January 10, 2014 by Staff and wire services reports

Code.org’s Hadi Partovi recently wrote a blog post titled “The real reason there aren’t more women in tech,” says edSurge.

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Why teach computer science in high schools?

December 12, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Derek Acosta is a junior at Cristo Rey New York High School, an innovative school in Harlem where students work to finance their education. He has good grades…

STEM & STEAM

Millions participate in the Hour of Code

December 11, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Last month, eSN gave readers a preview of Computer Science Education Week's major initiative, the Hour of Code, which asks students, teachers, parents, and schools to learn just…

STEM & STEAM

10 computer science education resources and facts

May 6, 2019December 10, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

To celebrate Computer Science Education Week and to make sure you're ready to educate students and peers about why computer science is such an essential part of U.S.…

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Let’s hope Computer Science Education Week is an impetus for Congress to act

December 9, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Were Grace Hopper still alive, she’d turn 107 years young on Monday, December 9th, ITIC.org reports.

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