The Computer Science Department at Texas State University is seeking applications from STEM teachers who have a computer science background to participate in REUIOT Site: Multidisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduate in Internet of Things http://reuiot.cs.txstate.edu this summer. The teacher will work on a project related to Internet of Things (IoT), in… read more
Middle School
Award-Winning Magazine about Kids, Coding, and Computer Science
Kids, Code, and Computer Science is a bi-monthly magazine about kids, programming, computer science, and how we use technology in our daily lives. The magazine recently won a Silver Honor Award from the Parents’ Choice Foundation which called out both the breadth of coverage and the way the magazine features… read more
Nomination for Logo Summer Institute in Ft. Bend
The Logo Summer Institute is an intensive workshop in creative computing for K12 teachers, parents, and technology integrators. Our project-based approach supports computational thinking and STEAM learning and teaching. The program is highly individualized to accommodate novices as well as more experienced participants, teachers of different subjects, and those who… read more
EdX Courses appropriate for Middle School Teachers
Online courses in EdX that are appropriate for middle school teachers: CS for All: Intro to CS and Python from Harvey Mudd College – https://www.edx.org/course/cs-all-introduction-computer-science-harveymuddx-cs005x-0 Launches in June 2016. Harvard’s Intro to Computer Science https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x Self-paced and very highly rated The Beauty and Joy of Computing from Berkeley https://www.edx.org/course/beauty-joy-computing-cs-principles-part-uc-berkeleyx-bjc-1x. This course was launched last fall… read more
Introduction to Programming with Java Part 1: Starting to Code with Java
This is an introductory course to learn programming with Java, one of the most in-demand programming languages designed to work across multiple software platforms. Java developers are highly sought after professionals, and increasingly so, Java is a staple of every technologist’s resume! This Java learning series is comprised of three… read more
CSPD Week July 18-22, 2016 in Denver, CO
Interested in learning more about CS Principles, Exploring Computer Science, or Bootstrap? Apply to participate in CSPDWeek. Counselors are also invited! CSPdWeek is sponsored by the Infosys Foundation, with support from the National Science Foundation, the National Center for Women & ITand the Computer Science Teachers Association. Thanks to their generous support, we are… read more
SXSWedu sessions of interest to CS Teachers
We will be highlighting sessions at SXSWedu that might be of particular interest to the CS Education Community over the next few weeks. Here is the first one and you aren’t required to be registered at SXSWedu to attend! Session Description Title: Celebrating Computer Science Educators Time/Date: Monday, March 7 at… read more
Alice – Spring 2016 Application
The Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC) in the Center for STEM Education at UT Austin, in partnership with Oracle Academy, is offering a course in Alice for Texas teachers interested in teaching computer science in middle school. The training is slated for a 3-week synchronous online course beginning the week of… read more
Changing Expectations Summer 2016 Coding Camp
Silicon Labs will host a FREE 1-day Code.org Workshop on Code Studio for Grades K-8: Teaching Students How to Code
Silicon Labs will host a FREE Code.org computer science fundamentals workshop. Twenty (20) confirmed participants are needed for this Code.org workshop to be provided. FREE CPEs for educator re-certification will be provided. Teachers will also receive the Code.org printed curriculum, swag, and the supplies they need to teach the course-at no cost. We will also have a local software… read more