The Microsoft Store @ The Domain, Austinwill host FREE Code.org workshops. Please disseminate the attached flyers. 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 supplies they need to teach the course-at no… read more
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Keep Calm and Java On: Fall 2015
The deadline for this opportunity is approaching fast! Please apply by Friday, September 4th, to be considered for this course. Description The Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC) at UT Austin, in partnership with Oracle Academy, is offering a free series of courses for Texas teachers interested in teaching computer science. This… read more
Keep Calm and Java On: Fall 2015
September 28, 2015 – November 20, 2015 Description The Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC) at UT Austin, in partnership with Oracle Academy, is offering a free series of courses for Texas teachers interested in teaching computer science. This series of professional development experiences will prepare participants to teach courses such… read more
CS First – Turnkey Solution for starting a computer science club in your school
Free Online Course from Google on teaching Computational Thinking
Google has launched a free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) to help teachers consider new ways to incorporate computational thinking in their courses. https://computationalthinkingcourse.withgoogle.com/preview There is also a site with numerous resources vetted by teachers to support computational thinking lessons in schools. That website is call Exploring Computational Thinking.… read more
Bootstrap Workshop July 20-22 at UT Austin
Last call for Registration! Bootstrap Training July 20-22 at UT Austin The Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching is excited to offer a professional development opportunity: Bootstrap: Video Game Programming with Algebra. About Bootstrap: Bootstrap is a free curriculum that reaches hundreds of students each year in… read more
Promote your STEM opportunities with The Connectory!
The National Girls Collaborative Project Program Directory has expanded and it is now The Connectory! Along with a new name and website, new features have been added to make it easier to promote your STEM programs and opportunities to a broader audience, including families. One new feature is the ability… read more
CSTA Annual Conference – TACSE Networking Event
Sunday, July 12th 4:30 – 6:00 PM Hilton DFW Lakes Bonnie & Clyde’s Hangout 1800 Highway 26E Grapevine, TX TACSE will host a statewide networking event on Sunday evening during the CSTA Annual Conference in Grapevine at Bonnie & Clyde’s Hideout. Please join us for networking and appetizers. Cash bar.… read more
Day of Code
This free one-day course will provide the resources and tools needed for campuses to implement a “Day of Code” in preparation for “Hour of Code” – a global initiative focused on exposing all students to the fun and incredibly relevant world of computer science. When: May 22, 2015 Where: ESC Region… read more
STEM Innovation Camps
Innovation Camps, hosted by the STEM Council at Skillpoint Alliance, spark interest in STEM careers through hands-on, project-based learning in robotics, solar design, making, 3D worlds and game design. Campers work in teams to search for solutions, tackle challenging STEM content, design their own creations, and showcase their finished product. Students and teachers participate in: team… read more