What would an exceptional middle and high school computer science curriculum include? -... - 48 views
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What would an exceptional middle and high school computer science curriculum include?
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This isn't a complete answer, but one thing the very first introductory classes should require is that the students turn off all their electronic computers and actually learn to walk through algorithms with a computer that exists only on paper. (Or, I suppose, a whiteboard or a simulator.) This exercise would give the students a grounding in what is going on inside the computer as a very low level.My first computer programming class in my Freshman year of high school was completely on paper. Although it was done because the school didn't have much money, it turned out to be very beneficial.Another class I had in high school, that wouldn't normally be lumped into a Computer Science curriculum but has been a boon to my career, was good old Typing 101.
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If you followed the CS Unplugged curriculum your students would know more about CS than most CS grads:http://csunplugged.orgIt's a really great intro to basic computer science concepts and very easy for students to understand. Best of all you don't even need a computer per student if your school doesn't have the budget,
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STEM Imagineering | MiddleWeb - 8 views
Center on Instruction - 74 views
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Welcome to the Center on Instruction, your gateway to a cutting-edge collection of scientifically based research and information on K-12 instruction in reading, math, science, special education, and English language learning. Part of the Comprehensive Center network, the Center on Instruction is one of five content centers serving as resources for the 16 regional U.S.
Qtopia - 57 views
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Free resources for learning
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Qtopia is an online learning platform that offers thousands of ready-to-use activities, motivating games, avatar features, online homework access with automatic grading, in-classroom review modes, and the ability for educators to use 'as is' or completely customize the learning experienc
Professor Garfield Intro - 29 views
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Students First, Not Stuff - 71 views
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a discrete set of standards and outcomes
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we've spent billions of dollars on technology that by almost every measure has had little or no widespread effect.
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MrNussbaum.com - FREE Math Games | Spelling Games | Teacher Tools | Printables and Much... - 45 views
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Featuring over 3,500 content pages, MrNussbaum.com is one of the most popular destinations on the internet for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and students. MrNussbaum.com was created by Greg Nussbaum, a Virginia public school teacher with experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms.
Misunderstood Minds | PBS - 91 views
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Advocacy/Top_Ten_in_10.htm - 87 views
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Establish technology in education as the backbone of school improvement
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Leverage education technology as a gateway for college and career readiness
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Ensure technology expertise is infused throughout our schools and classrooms.
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