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We’re excited to see what our amazing partners accomplish in the coming school year - because of the phenomenal work they’ve already done! For example, discover how Santa Fe Public Schools achieved remarkable growth in computer science education. From Launch Pad for elementary students to empowering teachers with professional development, SFPS has driven student success. Click to read the full case study and get inspired for your district!💡💻️➡️https://lnkd.in/e53RSyXg #codingisforeveryone

We are continually inspired by the amazing work of our education partners! Discover the secrets behind Santa Fe Public School’s remarkable growth in computer science education. From providing #CS to elementary students with Launch Pad, to offering confidence-boosting professional development for teachers, SFPS has driven student success and empowered educators. Click to read the full case study & learn to do the same in your own district! ➡️https://lnkd.in/e53RSyXg #codingisforeveryone

The #VTInnovationCampus' K-12 Initiatives team hosted educators from seven school districts from across the country for Digital Promise's "Districts Helping Districts" program. This convening, part of the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s "Computer Science for All" initiative, focuses on sustainable and equitable computer science pathways for students. Watch the video 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJxG7EDq #TheCenterofNext

Tomorrow "I'll be here"! I feel privileged to have the opportunity to share some of my work. It wasn't easy to get here, but it's a continuation of professional development, even if it's far from here. See you tomorrow! #MNCodes #EducatorSummit #ComputerScience #CSeducation #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #UnpluggedActivities

‼️Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble‼️ Short Course Last chance to book! ⏰1pm-2:30pm 📅14/06/2024 📍St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool ● Understand the impact physical computing has on engaging students in computing ● Lead children to create block based programs to control the Crumble ● Understand how the Teach Computing Curriculum unit can be delivered with the Crumble Click the link to book- https://lnkd.in/dpYrCvsn #Crumble #KS2 #Computing

Our grantees and partners have released an array of fantastic resources, just in time for #BackToSchool, so here is a #ResourceWrapUp: 🍎 Digital Promise published a new Digital Equity Framework—a set of principles, guidelines, and policy recommendations designed to bridge the digital divides at the state level, for K-12 systems, and for higher education. https://lnkd.in/ghq4RiS8 🍎 UCLA Center X's Computer Science Equity Project published an article in the Journal of Research on Technology in Education discussing their research on parent engagement in computer science education. https://lnkd.in/e7E6kTNu 🍎 SETDA with Whiteboard Advisors published their third annual 2024 State EdTech Trends Report, providing insights on top edtech priorities identified through a survey of state policymakers–including state edtech directors, chief state school officers, and CIOs. https://lnkd.in/g3kJDYWj What resources have you been excited about this Fall and why have they been useful to your work? Comment and share them below ⬇ 👀

For K-12 tech directors, the final few weeks before summer break is a critical moment in your school technology program. ☀️🧑🔧 Check out our 5 tips to finish the school year strong and “go for gold”: https://hubs.la/Q02wZGzZ0 #Education #EdTech #K12Tech

⚡️WEBINAR NEWS⚡️ A beginners guide to using the micro:bit in the primary classroom. We'll cover everything you need to know from turning the micro:bit on to transferring student's code. 🤓 We'll answer your questions and show you where to find the resources you need to support your teaching. If you are teaching primary computing and want to want to introduce physical computing for the first time, this is the session for you. Upcoming dates: 📆 16 April 16:00 GMT 📆 23 May 16:00 GMT 📆 12 June 16:00 GMT 🆓 Enrol for free! https://lnkd.in/gZqrnFTc #primaryteachers #microbit #computerscience #elementaryteachers #teachers #computerscience

At Ellipsis Education, we’ve been thinking a lot about how we can help Texas educators with the new Technology Applications TEKS. 💭 We’ve talked with a few districts who are trying to understand the changes to the standards, but there aren’t a lot of resources online to help with that. So, we made one. Check out our latest post (linked in comments), where we break down the key differences between the 2011 and 2022 Technology Applications Standards. There’s even a chart that shows the strands side-by-side. For what they're worth, here are my hot takes: 🔥 Computer science has formally made its way into Texas standards. 🔥 What we've done in the past to address the Tech Apps TEKS simply won't cut it. 🔥 Tech Apps is growing up as a content area, much like we saw science do in the early 2010's. The next few years will be critical in defining quality implementations of Tech Apps. Read the post and let me know - what are your thoughts?

CSTA could not exist without our amazing teachers! During this #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we want to thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication to ensuring your students have access to computer science. What teacher inspires you? Comment or tag below! #ThankaTeacher