Just before the start of the 2018-19 school year, Google named the UT STEM Center as a recipient of a Computer Science (CS) Education Research Award. These awards are aimed at addressing the need for more research into the best ways to improve and expand CS education. The UT STEM… read more
Teachers, there is still time to get your students involved with the 2018 Congressional App Challenge
We were thrilled to have CAC Director, Rachel Décoste join us for the 2018 WeTeach_CS Summit and take time to discuss the Congressional App Challenge with the Texas CS teachers in attendaance. Now it’s time for Texas CS teachers to step up and make sure your students get registered for the contest! The registration deadline is Monday, September 10th and apps must be submitted by October 15th. CAC rules are fairly simple when it comes to how students can participate and what they can submit, so there’s definitely still time to get involved with this year’s CAC!
Over 1000 teachers have already passed this course—are you next? Enroll Today!
The fall session of our online certification prep course, Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, is now open! Hundreds of teachers from around the country have already taken Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, with many going on to achieve CS certification and earn their $1000 stipend. So, don’t wait to start your certification journey—Enroll Today!
WeTeach_CS for HS – Everything you need to teach CS1
Too busy for Professional Development? Not with online courses from the UT STEM Center!
Back to school is a busy time for teachers, but don’t let that deter you from getting the professional development you need to improve your practice for the 2018-19 school year. To help out, WeTeach_CS and the UT Center for STEM Education are offering both self-paced and facilitated online professional development experiences for CS and STEM teachers who don’t have time to attend a full workshop during this busy time of year.
PSA contest to play big role in @TexasDIR CyberSecurity Awareness Month plans to reach high school students #TXCyberAware18 #2018TXPSA
October is CyberSecurity Awareness Month! The Texas Department of Information Resources Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (DIR OCISO) has announced that this year they will be hosting a CyberSecurity Public Service Announcement competition for Texas high school students grades 9-12. Students are encouraged to learn about four designated… read more
Nominations now open for ChickTech Austin's 2018-19 program for girls
ChickTech is a non-profit organization dedicated to obtaining more girls and women in technology-related careers through hands-on events. Their High School Program kick-off event will host 100 high school girls from the Austin metro area in a completely free-to-participate event. Each participant will attend one technology-related workshop and leave with… read more
Now Open! Fall session of Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers
The fall session of our online certification prep course, Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, is now open! Hundreds of teachers from around the country have already taken Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, with many going on to achieve CS certification and earn their $1000 stipend. So, don’t wait to start your certification journey—Enroll Today!
WeTeach_CS for HS – Everything you need to teach CS1
Pflugerville ISD High School CS Teacher Position Available
Pflugerville ISD is seeking to hire a full time CS teacher at Connally High School. This position would teach 3 sections a day on a block schedule including: AP CS A AP CS Principles Fundamentals of CS Comp Sci I and Comp Sci II PfISD provides curriculum resources from APLUS… read more