Supporting CS Teachers with Intensive, On-Going Support and Resources

Computer Science Resources

The LTC supports Illinois K-12 schools and educators as they strive to grow their own CS curriculum and comply with forthcoming state-level mandates. This digital resource library can help accomplish both goals by providing access to vetted CS resources geared toward a variety of grade levels, content areas, and use cases.

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Blockly Games

Blockly Games offers a fun and engaging way for children to learn programming concepts. Great for those with limited, or no, prior experience with coding.

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BlocksCAD

BlocksCAD is an easy-to-use, blocks-based CAD tool that allows students to create 3D models for fabrication or AR/VR platforms. Supports coding, math, computational thinking, logic and spatial reasoning.

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Bloxels

Bloxels helps K-8 students learn about design, logic, and computer science through creating video games.

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Bootstrap> Materials

Bootstrap empowers students with free, research-based computer science and data science modules for grades 5-12.