“Let’s do it!” That was Alexis Johnson’s reaction when she saw professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking. A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at ...
When trying to ensure all students get access to the knowledge they need for college and careers, sometimes policy can get ahead of teacher capacity. Computer science is a case in point. As of 2022, ...
Most teachers agree that computer science education is critical to students’ future success in the workplace, but not all teachers feel qualified to teach the subject, according to new research. The ...
Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. Teachers may see the new initiative as “just another thing” on their plate ...
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has published a list of approved Curriculum Support Materials for Grade ...
Sesugh Shiekaa, a teacher at the NKST Primary School Ahondo in the Nigerian state of Benue, had never used a computer before. Even though he had been a teacher for more than five years, he had no ...
Lauren Margulieux receives funding from Snap, Inc., Google, the National Science Foundation, and the US Department of Education. Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional ...
Aman Yadav receives funding from National Science Foundation, Robin Hood Foundation, and Apple. Michael Lachney does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...
Many TechSpot readers are experts in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) and its many subdivisions. Some may even be educators in computer science. But I wonder, how many of us ...
CS4Philly hosted a panel for Computer Science Education Week to discuss how institutions in the city can continue to expand access to more students. Tammy Pirmann on CS4Philly Computer Science ...
Wind River High School students Baylee Shoopman (left) and Josh Lacock work with arduinos in James Cunningham’s computer science class. An arduino is a small computer that has inputs and outputs.