Month: November 2014

What Can Programmers and Writers Learn From One Another? | MindShift

Katrina Schwartz | November 11, 2014

Proponents of stronger computer science and programming courses in schools generally focus on the usefulness of those skills in today’s world. Some argue that computer programming should be offered instead of a foreign language requirement, while others say it’s crucial to engineering and robotics. Rarely is coding considered a complement to the English curriculum. But what if learning to code could also make students better writers

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Google Computer Science for High School

Curiosity should be encouraged

While an introduction to CS concepts at earlier ages encourages more diversity among scholars and practitioners in the field, there are not enough instructors prepared to guide our next generation of innovators.Through annual grants, CS4HS supports colleges and universities dedicated to CS education in their efforts to provide professional development training for local high school and middle school teachers. These teachers develop their own CS curriculum using real-world applications to engage young adults and spark curiosity for what is possible.

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Learn To Program TV

LearnToProgram Media is a leading publisher of web, mobile, and game development courses that are used by over 125,000 people in 65 countries. LearnToProgram’s valuable network of technical resources includes content on YouTube, iTunes, and Roku, as well as books, free tutorials, and online courses. The company is based outside of Hartford, Connecticut.

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