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Linda Liukas: A delightful way to teach kids about computers

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Hello Ruby

Hello Ruby is the world’s most whimsical way to learn about technology, computing and coding. We are all about curiosity, playfulness and logic.We provide tools for kids, parents and educators to learn to understand programming in a fun and creative … Continue reading

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Beetle Blocks – Visual code for 3D design

Beetle Blocks is a graphical blocks-based programming environment for 3D design and fabrication.Use code to control a beetle that can place 3D shapes and extrude its path as a tube. Then make a 3D print! Source: Beetle Blocks – Visual … Continue reading

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Computer Science For All | whitehouse.gov

Computer Science for All is the President’s bold new initiative to empower all American students from kindergarten through high school learn computer science and be equipped with the computational thinking skills they need to be creators in the digital economy, not … Continue reading

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ProjectCSGIRLS

Founded during the summer of 2013, ProjectCSGIRLS  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in computing and technology. Our unique idea of a technology and computer science competition for middle school girls stemmed from the fact that a … Continue reading

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‘Hack the Dinos’ Helps Paleontologists – The New York Times

Kaleigh Clary, a computer science graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, drove down to offer a day of free work for the American Museum of Natural History. Why? “Dinosaurs, man,” Ms. Clary said. Computer programmers, it appears, like … Continue reading

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Adding ‘Beauty And Joy’ To Obama’s Push For Computer Science Teaching

Fewer than 10 percent of America’s high schools offer computer science classes. Educators say just adding courses isn’t enough — it will take teachers who inspire. Source: Adding ‘Beauty And Joy’ To Obama’s Push For Computer Science Teaching

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The President Wants Every Student To Learn Computer Science. How Would That Work? : NPR Ed : NPR

Adding a new, complex, technical subject to the curriculum won’t be easy. We hear from students, teachers, entrepreneurs and educators about the challenges. Source: The President Wants Every Student To Learn Computer Science. How Would That Work? : NPR Ed … Continue reading

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Computer Science via Game Programming

Aligned to the AP Computer Science A exam. Progress tracking, auto graded quizzes and coding exercises. Open ended game building projects. Expected release fall 2016. Course Description: Coming in Fall 2016, DevPro Computer Science via Game Programming will be a … Continue reading

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BlocklyDuino

Write a blink program in Arduino is never that easy!  You will see the Arduino board’s build-in LED blink as we expect. Use BlocklyDuino to drag and drop blocks as show in image. http://www.gasolin.idv.tw/public/blockly/demos/blocklyduino/index.html Source: Write a blink program in Arduino … Continue reading

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