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Linda Liukas: A delightful way to teach kids about computers

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An intro to 15 of the most important coding languages

An introduction to HTML, CSS and other basic coding languagesby Skillcrush & MashableIn the broadest sense: to code is to speak to, control, or otherwise communicate with a machine (computer). “Code” is a synonym for “computer language.”Everything that you know … Continue reading

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About Kids, Code, and Computer Science: Explore Computer Science and Programming |

Kids, Code, and Computer Science magazine helps kids, parents, teachers, and adults explore and learn about computer science, coding, and technology with as little fuss as possible. If you find coding fun, learning a programming language is only a start. … Continue reading

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Empower Young People | Youth Opportunity | Microsoft Youthspark

Empowering youth to achieve more through computer scienceMicrosoft YouthSpark is a global initiative to increase access for all youth to learn computer science, empowering them to achieve more for themselves, their families and their communities.Three years ago, we launched Microsoft … Continue reading

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Computational Thinking for Educators 

Computational Thinking (CT) is a problem solving process that includes a number of characteristics and dispositions. CT is essential to the development of computer applications, but it can also be used to support problem solving across all disciplines, including the … Continue reading

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Haskell Language

An advanced purely-functional programming language,Declarative, statically typed code. Source: Haskell Language

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ComputerCraftEdu

ComputerCraftEdu brings programmable turtle robots to Minecraft!It is a new way to learn computational thinking inside Minecraft. Players will start with a tile-based interface to learn the fundamentals of programming in a fun, accessible environment. They will be engaged and … Continue reading

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Paul Ford: What is Code? | Bloomberg

The Man in the Taupe Blazer You are an educated, successful person capable of abstract thought. A VP doing an SVP’s job. Your office, appointed with decent furniture and a healthy amount of natural light filtered through vertical blinds, is … Continue reading

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Hack the Hood

Hack the Hood is an award-winning non-profit that introduces low-income youth of color to careers in tech by hiring and training them to build websites for real small businesses in their own communities.  During workshops and 6-week “Boot Camps,” young … Continue reading

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Project Summary Problem: CS pedagogical content knowledge (CS PCK) – i.e., knowledge of how to teach computer science – is mostly undocumented. Project Goal: Develop a set of CS teaching tips to help teachers anticipate students’ difficulties and build upon … Continue reading

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