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Computer Science Education Week 2022 is here! This annual call to action is a chance for all educators to inspire CS learning, advocate for equity in CS education, and celebrate CS innovators like Grace Hopper, the computing pioneer whose birthday (December 9) is marked each year during CS Ed Week. CS Ed Week is also an excellent opportunity to spark a lifelong interest in computer science learning, especially among elementary and middle school students. One way to do…

CareerSpark is a hands-on work and career readiness experience designed to spark students’ interest in the exciting STEAM careers. Hosted by the LTC in partnership with Junior Achievement and the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), this event offers 8th grade students a unique opportunity to interact with real-world STEAM applications and explore how technology will shape their world. Event highlights include: PaCE Framework: Meet PaCE Framework objectives and uncover the endless possibilities within STEAM. Interactive Exhibits…

…episode’s companion resource as well, either in list or infographic form. Day 1 – SPARK Parent Resource Hub   The mother of all resources is waiting for you! The SPARK Parent Resource Hub is here to answer many of your parent- and caregiver-related questions, including those involving tech your student uses to learn remotely. Through this interactive interface, you’ll be able to efficiently search SPARK’s catalogue of videos and how-to guides on topics from Google to Zoom. To…

Curriculum and resources from SparkFun Education provide hands-on learning tools to foster creativity and essential skills for the digital economy. 95263 https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/curriculum.html 348 218 1010 33 32 209 152 1012 157 291 158 1001 1048 164 163 Algorithms & Programming Impacts of Computing Includes Curriculum Series Includes Lesson Plans Paid…

Programming for kids aged 4-10. Learn in this word-free environment to learn coding concepts, design games and become confident tech users. 95081 https://codespark.com/ 348 218 1010 33 1012 157 291 158 1049 Algorithms & Programming Includes Curriculum Series Freemium…

BJC teaches computer programming using the Snap! programming language, a simpllified approach which lets you do powerful programming without worrying about punctuation as you would in a text-based language. 95028 https://bjc.berkeley.edu/sparks/ 348 218 1010 1012 157 291 158 163 Algorithms & Programming Impacts of Computing Includes Curriculum Series Includes Lesson Plans Free…

…Ben Sondgeroth, LTC’s Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, as an introduction to Adobe Spark, Book Creator, and Flipgrid. Create Web Pages with Adobe Spark Page: Have you looked for a tool that allows your students to create incredible web pages? Look no further than Adobe Spark Page! Create Awesome Videos with Adobe Spark Video: Have you wondered how to create a video on your Chromebook or iPad? Look no further than Adobe Spark Video! This amazing tool allows you…

…moon and back. Just grab one of these resources curated by our team and get ready to bring this celestial experience into your classroom. Even after the eclipse has passed, these resources are a reliable way to hook your students on astronomy and spark their interest in further STEM learning: Eclipse Education Resources Eclipse Viewing Safety Featuring: Guidance on how to safely view the total solar eclipse, including when it is safe and not safe for students to…

…would be used. The question is: were we directing that change, or was it sweeping us along, forcing us to react to a predetermined outcome? A Classroom Co-Pilot Today, AI is cropping up everywhere: grading papers, personalizing learning paths, and even predicting which students might struggle before teachers see the signs. Need help brainstorming a lesson? Generative AI can spark ideas in seconds. Got a student stuck on a math problem? AI tools offer personalized nudges, helping learners…

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