Author:
Brie Gray
Join The Year of Code Challenge!
August 12, 2017
Every Back to School season is exciting for us but this year, the momentum is unmistakable. Computer Science education in our schools is progressing and in the past year, we've seen the data to back up the commitment.
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Kodable for Everyone: we're on our way!
April 20, 2017
We recently announced Kodable for Everyone to raise awareness for the power computer science can have in a child's life. Our goal is to rally as many contributors as we can to bring computer science education to schools in need.
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Beyond the Hour of Code. Join us!
January 2, 2017
Scores of teachers got their feet wet with coding during this year's Hour of Code, while millions of students began their programming education.
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Build Classroom Community with Coding Team Builders!
August 23, 2016
Back to school means old faces, new faces, and getting to know each other in a new classroom community. We know fostering collaboration and building an emotionally supportive environment positively impacts academic achievement.
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Code your Back to School Procedures!
August 16, 2016
An elementary classroom without clear procedures for daily routines means chaos. As you head back to school and get your classroom operating like a well-oiled machine, consider including some coding concepts to make it fun.
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Full Implementation: Step 4 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
June 23, 2016
Full implementation- it's go time! You're ready to implement computer science in elementary schools when you've found a program that has proven benefits and met your goals.
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Piloting: Step 3 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
June 17, 2016
After casual exposure and experimentation with multiple options, you've had your "WOW!" moment and you're ready to pilot one program with structured goals and meaning.
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Experimentation: Step 2 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
June 10, 2016
An iPad loaded with all of the latest and greatest coding apps can make you feel like a kid in a candy store: you want to sample everything before making a decision.
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Social Emotional Learning via Digital Citizenship Lessons
May 27, 2016
The most important lessons we learn in life center around social-emotional learning and becoming safe, responsible, and respectful adults. As 21st century citizens and learners, it has become essential for schools to teach social skills.
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Metacognition and Computer Science
April 22, 2016
We’ve all been there. I was standing in front of my 30 fourth graders, modeling a multi-step equation involving fractions and decimals. Talking through the problem, I didn’t even catch myself misplacing my decimal point in the solution.
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4 Earth Day Activities to Empower Your Students
April 15, 2016
Earth Day is quickly approaching. We can all take advantage of this chance to highlight what it truly means to take care of our planet. Particularly in a time where every day seems to bring a new challenge for the human race.
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Teacher of the Week: Kaye Rueschhoff
October 22, 2015
Inspired by parents who were teachers, 21 year teaching veteran Kaye Rueschhoff has worked relentlessly to bring herself up to speed in the constantly evolving digital world.
Read MoreTeacher of the Week: Melika Panneri
October 15, 2015
Our Teacher of the Week caught our eye in a news feature on the amazing work that she's doing for The Wilson School. We were lucky enough to catch up with Melika Panneri.
Read MoreMcKinna Elementary: Anne Jenks and Letty Batista
October 8, 2015
This week's feature is an example of how collaboration and teamwork can set the tone for innovation and success. We are honored to introduce you to Principal Anne Jenks and Kindergarten teacher Letty Batista.
Read MoreTeacher of the Week: Jaime Chanter
October 1, 2015
We are honored to introduce Jaime Chanter, of Horace Mann and Grant Elementary. Jaime's teaching career was sparked by learning the value of helping others, and we're inspired after hearing how one teacher's passion is equipping students.
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Coding: Strategies for Integrating the 4 c's and the Common Core
September 25, 2015
Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity: skills that are vital to being a successful 21st Century adult, and are directly linked with the style of learning that is demanded by the Common Core.
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Measuring Coding Progress: 5 Ways to Check for Understanding
September 18, 2015
Teachers are constantly required to gauge student learning and report on student progress. To do this, we confer with students, do whole group checks throughout lessons, and constantly assess student learning formally and informally.
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