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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 way. Our story starts off with a book that is now published in Finnish, English and Swedish. It will also be published in at least Korean, Japanese, Latvian, Polish and Dutch. The book made its debut on Kickstarter in 2014 and quickly smashed its $10,000 funding goal after just 3.5 hours and gathering 380 000 dollars in total funding. Hello Ruby is the most funded book on Kickstarter’s children’s book category.Ruby’s story continues online with exercises. We are also working on a series of small apps on computational thinking.
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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!
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 just consumers, and to be active citizens in our technology-driven world. Our economy is rapidly shifting, and both educators and business leaders are increasingly recognizing that computer science (CS) is a “new basic” skill necessary for econom
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 large chunk of learning and development occurs during the critical middle school period. In today’s world where technology is becoming increasingly prominent and essential to nearly every field of study, we aim to instill a love for computing and technology in middle school girls. We hope to show them how innovative and creative they can be and encourage them to develop ideas that are powerful, disruptive, and cutting-edge.
Source: ProjectCSGIRLS – Home
‘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 dinosaurs, a lot.She was one of almost 150 people who gathered for the museum’s “Hack the Dinos” challenge in November to create software tools to help dinosaur scientists.
Source: ‘Hack the Dinos’ Helps Paleontologists – The New York Times
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.
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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.
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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 new, full-year course, geared towards true beginners and aligned with AP Computer Science A. It…
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
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