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Google: Exploring Computational Thinking

Computational thinking (CT) involves a set of problem-solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programs that underlie the computer applications you use such as search, email, and maps. However, computational thinking is applicable to nearly any subject. … Continue reading

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13 PHP Frameworks to Help Build Agile Applications

Building software applications can be a complex, time consuming process, however utilizing a framework can help you develop projects faster by reusing generic components and modules, and work better building on one unified structural foundation. Using a framework also facilitates … Continue reading

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CSTUY – Computer Science and Technology for Urban Youth

In 1990, Mike Zamansky left his job as a software engineer for Goldman Sachs and entered the teaching profession. A few years later, at New York City’s prestigious Stuyvesant High School, he noticed a lack of opportunities for students to … Continue reading

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Codementor | Instant 1:1 Help from Expert Developers

Codementor is an online marketplace for 1:1 programming help. We connect developers to experts instantly via screen/code sharing, video and chat. via Codementor | Instant 1:1 Help from Expert Developers.

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Why (And How) Students Are Learning To Code – Edudemic

By Katie Lepi on March 30, 2014 Coding is more important now than ever before. With computer related jobs growing at a rate estimated to be 2x faster than other types of jobs, coding is becoming an important literacy for … Continue reading

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Computer coding more in demand than languages, survey shows | Education | The Guardian

The teaching of computer coding should be prioritised over modern languages, according to a survey of British adults. Twice as many thought teaching computer coding in school should be a priority than the number who saw Mandarin Chinese as more … Continue reading

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Robots Lab: Robots for Education

RobotsLAB is the specialist in robotics and education. Our team of roboticists, engineers, teachers and professors developed the RobotsLAB BOX, an all-in-one tailored solution featuring the best robots; A STEM curriculum aligned with TEKS, STAAR and Common Core Standards; and … Continue reading

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10 low-code tools for building mobile apps fast | ITworld

No-code and low-code mobile programming tools give business users and developers a fast track to mobile app success Check out the slide show here 10 low-code tools for building mobile apps fast | ITworld.

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A method to the madness: How 13 programming languages got their names | ITworld

Programming language names are usually pretty formulaic and boring, except when they’re not. Here are the inspirations behind some of the more creative ones Check out the slideshow here:  A method to the madness: How 13 programming languages got their … Continue reading

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Computer Science: Not Just an Elective Anymore – Education Week

By Liana Heitin Computer science education is getting something of a fresh look from state and local policymakers, with many starting to push new measures to broaden K-12 students’ access to the subject. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia … Continue reading

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