Monthly Archives: June 2017

What is the Python programming language? Everything you need to know

Why the Python programming language shines for data science, machine learning, systems automation, web and API development, and beyond Dating from 1991, Python is a relatively new programming language. From the start, Python was considered a gap-filler, a way to … Continue reading

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Zulama – Entertainment Technology Curriculum

The Zulama curriculum was created by educators at the world-renowned Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University. It gives teenagers experience with problem solving and thinking creatively—skills they need to earn jobs in a digital world. Zulama Long Courses each contain over 80 hours of lessons, activities, … Continue reading

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UTeach CS Principles | cs.uteach.utexas.edu | The University of Texas at Austin

UTeach CS Principles is… A classroom-ready curriculum and comprehensive teacher materials that rely on delivery models that are flexible and easy for teachers to use in a variety of high school classroom and school settings Intended to be implemented by … Continue reading

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Student CompSci Challenge: Ten80 Education

Ten80’s Student CompSci Challenge is a full curriculum framework, not just a set of activities. It can be implemented as a standalone 1-semester computer science foundation course or be integrated into science and engineering elective courses. Combine it with the … Continue reading

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Codio- Our Mission

Globally, education systems are embracing Computer Science as “the 4th science” — recognising the vital role it plays in 21st century life and employment. The skills gap is already severe and widely acknowledged, and on a broader scale, governments are … Continue reading

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ScriptEd / Our Mission

ScriptEd equips students in under-resourced schools with the fundamental coding skills and professional experiences that together create access to careers in technology. Source: ScriptEd / Our Mission

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CS for All | Oracle Academy

Oracle’s Commitment to Computer Science Education Oracle has been supporting computing education since 1993, and training teachers to teach computer science (CS) in their classrooms for more than a decade. We are proud to support the President’s Computer Science for … Continue reading

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Learn Python with Penjee

Penjee is a place where you can learn how to code with the python language. Start right away with our tutorial! Source: Learn Python with Penjee. Your kids will be typing their first hand-written code in no time!

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The Nature of Code

How can we capture the unpredictable evolutionary and emergent properties of nature in software? How can understanding the mathematical principles behind our physical world help us to create digital worlds? This book focuses on the programming strategies and techniques behind … Continue reading

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