Coding is one aspect of digital making. When you write code, you are writing instructions for a computer to follow. The instructions might just be "turn this graphic by one degree each second", or ...
Looking for some computer science activities for elementary students? Good, you’ve come to the right place! While demand for IT experts is growing globally, and while children are getting introduced ...
For many, the world of computer coding can seem quite daunting. However, code is just like any other language, with its own grammar, syntax, and all the hallmarks of a regular written language. With ...
It’s that time of year again–the Hour of Code is (almost) here. The Hour of Code is just that–one hour of coding, done at any point during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 4-10). Educators can ...
From beating the best human players at chess, to flying planes, to running stock market transactions, computers are now used in virtually every facet of modern-day life. But children aren't being ...
The drag-and-drop coding apps and tutorials that many K-12 schools use to teach students the beginnings of code may be entertaining, but they don’t mimic the work that real computer scientists do, ...
Computer coding could soon be coming to a school near you. The Duval County School Board will vote next month on whether to change Andrew Jackson High into a technology magnet, which would offer ...
Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. She enjoys coffee, cats and science fiction TV. Computer science is often top of mind for 21st-century educators, but this week, you’ll likely hear more ...
(TNS) — Centaurus High School computer science students are teaching Hour of Code lessons to Lafayette Elementary, Ryan Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary students this week. On Monday, they worked ...
Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and problem-solving without the ...
Kano, the company behind a variety of build-it-yourself computer and coding kits, has unveiled a "laptop" today. A portable computer is probably more accurate. Whereas most laptops have a clamshell ...