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TCEA’s New Minecraft Certification Course

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

Interested in using Minecraft: Education Edition as an effective instructional tool with students? Ready to learn critical future world skills for virtual world construction? Check out TCEA’s newest certification course, Minecraft: Education Edition Certification (Level 1).

Minecraft certification course

In this self-paced, online course, you’ll have the freedom to learn at your own speed with up to a year to complete the certification. Most educators who enroll, however, complete it within a few weeks. And the course, which counts for 18 CPE hours, is only $99 for TCEA members and $148 for non-members (includes a one-year membership).

Microsoft Certification Course Pricing and Discounts

Bulk discounts are also available for campuses and districts. You only need to enroll seven or more staff members at one time to obtain the discount. Email Bruce Ellis for more details on bulk discounts. To find out more about this certification, visit this website.

Minecraft in the Classroom

Learning Minecraft: Education Edition will enable you to show others how to use Minecraft as an educational tool.

But wait, there’s more! Learning the basics of Minecraft: Education Edition will also open coding possibilities for students. As shared in this announcement “Minecraft has added a Code Connection companion app which allows teachers and students to use…either the visual block-based editor, or the JavaScript editor, to build programs.” These programs make it possible to spawn animals, construct buildings, and more.

Start Your Journey of the Imagination

Register for the TCEA Minecraft: Education Edition Certification (Level 1).

 

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Get Your Computer Science Certification

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

“Only forty percent of U.S. schools offer computer science courses with programming,” says Dr. Carol Fletcher, Deputy Director of the Center for STEM Education. She also shares some additional facts worth listening to.  Want to get computer science certified? Seize this opportunity before it expires in December 2017. What’s more, WeTeach_CS offers a free self-paced online course with the option to earn college credit for $99 more.

Thanks to the support of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), WeTeach_CS is extending the Certification Incentive Program (CIP) through December of 2017! This means current Texas teachers planning to take the TExES CS 8-12 Certification Test during any of the four remaining 2017 testing windows may be eligible for for the Certification Incentive Program (CIP), which offers a $1,000 stipend to accepted teachers who obtain their CS certification.

Requirements for Teachers

Are you eligible for the Certification Incentive Program? You have to meet the following conditions to receive the CIP stipend:

  • Be pursuing a TEA certification in Computer Science 8-12.
  • Not already be certified in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems (any level).
  • Be currently certified to teach in Texas or enrolled in an approved teacher certification program for Texas.

There are also deadlines to meet and documents to gather.

Necessary Documents

Required documents include your Texas Driver’s license, TEA Certification Information, and a letter from a school administrator on official letterhead. The letter should confirm your employment as a teacher or your enrollment in a teacher preparation program.  If you are certified but not working for a school, the letter is not required. Finally, you will need the completed and signed Payee Information Form and Assurances Form.

Deadlines

As with any program, there are deadlines. These deadlines are based on the testing window that you select. Applications to test are accepted through December 2017.  Deadlines (source) include the following:

June (6/28/17-7/1/17) Testing Window Deadlines:

  • CIP Application due: 6/22/17, 5pm
  • TExES Test Registration deadline: 6/26/17
  • Proof of CS Certification due: 8/11/17, 5pm

August (8/16/17-8/19/17) Testing Window Deadlines:

  • CIP Application due: 8/10/17, 5pm
  • TExES Test Registration deadline: 8/14/17
  • Proof of CS Certification due: 9/15/17, 5pm

October (10/4/17-10/7/17) Testing Window Deadlines:

  • CIP Application due: 9/28/17, 5pm
  • TExES Test Registration deadline: 10/2/17
  • Proof of CS Certification due: 11/14/17, 5pm

December (12/6/17-12/9/17) Testing Window Deadlines:

  • CIP Application due: 12/1/17, 5pm
  • TExES Test Registration deadline: 12/1/17
  • Proof of CS Certification due: 1/18/18, 5pm

Need More Information on Computer Science Certification?

If you need more information, you may want to read this post.

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Creating Worlds of Tomorrow: Microsoft Update

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

“To predict the future, invent it,” said Alan Kay. The quote perfectly describes Microsoft’s successful May 2, 2017 event, Learn What’s Next , and some of the  innovative teaching and learning possibilities Microsoft has created. Let’s take a moment to quickly review what those updates are and how they approach creating worlds of tomorrow. You can also watch the event on demand and follow the buzz via the Twitter hashtag, #MicrosoftEDU.

Innovation #1 – $189 New Windows 10 Education PCs and Software

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Creating worlds of tomorrow involves new technologies, including 3D ways of looking at the real and virtual world. Microsoft announced a new version of Windows 10 known as Windows 10 S, where the S represents security, simplicity, and superior performance. Paired with an offer available for all schools, Windows 10 S is free for installation on current Windows Pro PCs. If you need apps that are not in the Windows Store, you can still get them if you have Windows Pro on your device. Microsoft Intune for Education, an easy way to manage Windows PCs, is also now available and will make it easier for district IT staff to manage the devices. Intune will sell for $30/license. Curious about the new Windows Surface laptop? Check out the specifications for the $189 Surface laptop.

But wait, there’s more! The free Microsoft Office 365 for Education now integrates Teams, Microsoft’s newest chat-based workspace, for use in Microsoft Classrooms via an incredible update. This will allow for greater and easier collaboration among students and staff.

Innovation #2 – Minecraft (MCEE) Adds a Coding Agent

Microsoft updateWish you had a digital assistant to help you build a virtual world? Now you do. Minecraft: Education Edition (also known as MCEE and in use in 100 countries) now has a mod known as Code Builder, which makes building and creating in the online virtual world as easy as drag and drop. In the on-screen demo, students use block coding strategies with Tynker (Scratch is also available) to direct the Agent, which appears on the screen as a robot. The robot can be programmed to build and create structures in virtual space. This is absolutely mind-blowing! Over 50 million instances of Minecraft Hour of Code have already highlighted how budding coders are learning to create and manipulate their virtual environment in real time. Now you’ll be able to combine Tynker and/or Javascript (for more advanced coders) with MCEE without having to leave the virtual world. Minecrafters simply type /code to connect to Tynker or Javascript. And all new Windows 10 education PCs now come with a free one-year subscription to MCEE. Both of these updates offer fantastic opportunities for schools, taking MCEE into the realm of coding to solve real-world problems.

Innovation #3 – Free STEM Projects and Lessons

Control a robotic finger made from a straw, stream data into MS Excel, and design a moving dragon. These are only three examples of newly available pop-up STEM experiences that will appear in May, along with summer programs, at select Microsoft stores. Add these to the existing library of content available via Creative Coding through Games and Apps (CCGA) and K-12 schools have access to an array of learning possibilities.

Innovation #4 – Windows Mixed Reality Brings 3D into Classrooms

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“Learning is an endless pursuit,” says Panos Panay (@panos_panay), Microsoft Surface engineer, as he lovingly describes engineers seeking to design new Surfacebooks and tablets. These words are echoed in every aspect of Mixed Reality, a new technology that models field trips to space and places students into a 3D reality. This is the power of mixed reality that merges physical and virtual worlds. See it in action via this video.  Mixed Reality works with any Windows 10 computer equipped with a built-in or external webcam. Even better, it is available at no cost.

Another incredible addition is 3D4Medical, which transforms medical learning using the Microsoft Surface laptop (available June 15 for $999; pre-order today). What’s more, Microsoft, 3D4Medical, and Pearson have combined to make a variety of other innovative courses available.

Innovation #5 – New Surface Laptop with 14.5-Hour Battery Life

One of the stunning announcements of the morning included demonstrations of the new Surface Laptop, available in multiple colors and boasting a 14.5-hour battery life (outperforming Apple’s Mac at 10 hours of life). This incredible device appears light, sleek, and powerful. It’s great for use anywhere and by anyone. It is available for purchase beginning today at a price point just shy of $1,000.

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Implications for K-16

Wondering how these revelations impact K-16 education? While new technology is always exciting, Microsoft Intune brings new mobile device management tools to Windows 10 S devices, making them a solid option for cost-conscious education leaders. The free, albeit for one year, Minecraft:Education Edition with Code Builder, the no-cost Mixed Reality, and pop-up experience STEM lessons and curriculum make today’s update a visionary and breathtaking view of what’s possible tomorrow.

 

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Celebrate Scratch Day and a Decade of Fun, Free Coding

by Susan Meyer
written by Susan Meyer

This month, it’s time to gather together to celebrate your favorite coding language: Scratch! (And if it isn’t already your favorite, you’ll definitely want to read further and discover what you and your students could be gaining from this fantastic, free programming language). Every May, people around the world hold Scratch Day events. These are free events that anyone can join (or even host their own) to learn and share the exciting possibilities with Scratch.

Why Scratch?

The ability to code is quickly becoming a required part of modern digital literacy. When students learn how to code, they are also learning problem-solving strategies and critical thinking, as well as how to creatively communicate their ideas.

Scratch is a great first programming language. It’s completely free to use. It’s also a visual programming language, making it easy to grasp for first time coders. In Scratch, you move and snap together colored blocks to create the code. The organization of these blocks provides instructions to control characters called sprites. Young children can begin to understand the basic principles of coding without having to remember and write out lines of code. They can see immediate results and discover how adjustments in their code can change the resulting outcome. For more information on getting started with Scratch, check out this blog.

Scratch is specifically designed for learners ages 8 to 16. However, it is used and enjoyed by millions of people of all ages. Scratch isn’t just fun for new coders, but more experienced coders, too. As students gain more confidence in their coding skills, they can create more in-depth interactive stories and complex games and bring them to life through animation. They can also collaborate with others and share their creations in an online community. In fact, the Scratch community has over 21 million projects shared. These are great resources for programmers to get ideas, be inspired, and see the incredible range of what can be created using Scratch.

A Quick History of Scratch

I believe that the best way to help people understand the world is to provide them with opportunities to actively explore, experiment, and express themselves. 
–Mitchel Resnick, Creator of Scratch

This year isn’t just any Scratch Day time; it’s also the 10-year anniversary of Scratch. That marks a whole decade of millions of children and adults learning to code in a fresh new way.

Scratch was created by Mitchel Resnick through a group called Lifelong Kindergarten in the MIT Media Lab. The mission of Lifelong Kindergarten is to encourage learning through active discovery. Their philosophy is that people of all ages learn best when they are engaged with designing, creating, and inventing things, a premise that TCEA and all of our members strongly agree with and practice.

Resnick developed the earliest versions of Scratch while working with the students and staff at Computer Clubhouse. This is a network of after-school learning centers where students from low-income communities can use technology to express themselves. The name “Scratch” comes from the idea of collaboration and building off the work of others to create something new. “Scratching” in computer science means to reuse and re-purpose code and share it with others so that they can do the same.

Lifelong Kindergarten continues to grow and improve Scratch to match new technology. The first edition of Scratch was intended for people to download and use on their home computer. Scratch 2.0 allowed coders to design and share their projects directly in their web browsers. Scratch 3.0, which is expected to be released in 2017, will allow students to code on mobile devices and even integrate with Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Get Scratching

Scratch Day is a global network of events that celebrate all things Scratch. There are already over 400 projects planned this year. These events are designed to allow members of the Scratch community to come together in real time to share projects and ideas and learn from each other.

To find a project or event near you, go to the Scratch Day website. You can search by your city, town, or zip code to see what events are nearby. Don’t see an event near you? You can always host your own! The Scratch Day organizers provide resources for how to host a Scratch Day event including a planning checklist, sample agendas, and tips for effective facilitation.

Are you attending or planning to host a Scratch Day event this May? If so, we’d love to hear what you have in store in the comments section below.

 

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Free G Suite Curriculum

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

“What’s the biggest problem we face in achieving success on the 8th grade technology applications TEKS?” asked a district instructional technology specialist. That is a question that many of my education colleagues have been hoping to see answered in their lifetime. And the answer is: free technology curriculum! While several curriculum providers have an online curriculum (Learning.com provides one excellent example), few are available at no charge to school districts. That is, until recently. Google has announced a free technology curriculum for grades 7-12. Let’s review some of its benefits.

Benefit #1 – Video-based Curriculum

The new G Suite curriculum comes complete with instructional videos and creative projects. This will be a boon to educators who seek to prepare students for the world of work. Of course, there is a focus on Google Suites for EducationScreenshot 2017-03-21 at 12.44.08 PM tools. Some of the creative projects include If/Then Adventures, which are reminiscent of the Choose Your Own Adventure print stories many of us grew up seeing on bookshelves. The If/Then Adventures video provides great examples that highlight coding connections. They also emphasize real-life connections to apps many of us may be familiar with, such as the Waze directions app.

While watching the video, students can receive prompts known as “CS Alerts” that offer status updates and advise them what to do next or what is upcoming.

Benefit #2 – Earn Badges for Rich Learning Activities in G Suite

G SuiteRelying on activities that feature communication, collaboration, and research, students are able to work on projects and create together. This collaboration provides rich opportunities for joint and independent communication and research. What’s more, students are able to earn badges for activities they engage in.

Benefit #3 – Real-World Applications

A third benefit of the many available resources includes real-world application. Scaffolds are put in place to enable students to “express ideas, collaborate with others, analyze and solve problems, and create.”

Conclusion

Take a look at the free Google Suites for Education curriculum for secondary students. How would you incorporate this to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom? Even if you aren’t a technology applications teacher, you can take advantage of these resources.

 

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Getting Serious with Android (Part 3)

by Dr. Bruce Ellis
written by Dr. Bruce Ellis

In the final post of this three-part series on Android development, we’ll share resourceful podcasts and active Google+ communities to help you in your development journey. If you missed the previous installments, you can check out Part 1 to find great blogs and newsletters for developers and Part 2 for helpful forums and YouTube playlists.

Podcasts

All About Android

Produced by TWiT (This Week in Tech), this broadcast is chock-full of information about all things Android. Whether you subscribe to the video or audio broadcast, you’ll find the time well spent. You may also find This Week in Google a great resource of information as well. With either one, you are sure to enjoy Leo Laporte’s information-rich shows.

CodeNewbie

A different spin from the usual, CodeNewbie is a platform for people to share their coding journey to help you on yours. Each Monday, a new episode is posted. You’ll hear interesting (and inspirational) stories from folks who were previously truck drivers, accountants, comedians, and more.

Fragmented

This podcast is definitely for the more experienced developer. Whether they are interviewing an expert from the industry or discussing a specific technique among themselves, you’ll find the topics of value. And you’ll find Kaushik’s voice easy to listen to if you are binge-listening to podcasts.

Android Developers Backstage

Hosts Chet and Tor share a wide variety of information helpful to developers. Again, not for the faint-hearted, this podcast team isn’t so much for the newbie as it is for the experienced.

Google+ Communities

Developer Tools

This is the official community for the developer tools of the SDK: Android Studio and the ADT Eclipse plugin, as well as the emulator and command line tools.

Android Developers

With almost 40,000 members, this is definitely a group you’ll want to join as they share resources, tips, and tricks.

Android Authority

This community frequently posts and is trusted for relevant news, phone and tablet reviews, how-to’s, and other news related to Android.

Android Programming

With a little more than 2,300 members, this community shares topics related to programming, Java, C, and basics.

What would you add?

If you have any other excellent podcasts or Google+ communities that you’d recommend, please share them in the comments section below. And if you have any other resources for budding developers, we’d be happy to have you share those as well.

 

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Getting Serious with Android (Part 2)

by Dr. Bruce Ellis
written by Dr. Bruce Ellis

As an Android developer, you may find that having a place to ask questions and getting ideas from other developers is a tremendous time-saver. To that extent, we’ll focus on forums and YouTube playlists for Android developers in this post. If you haven’t already, you may want to check out Part 1 of this series for great blogs and newsletters to help you enhance your Android development skills.

Forums

Android Developers Google Group

This public forum is great for anyone troubleshooting apps, seeking advice on implementation, and improving your app for speed or user experience. Search through almost 90,000 topics to find answers to your question if someone has already asked it or join the group and post to have other developers share with you.

AdndroidDev

With over 60,000 readers subscribed to this Reddit group, you are sure to find helpful information on all things Android. If you are just getting started, begin with their wiki which includes a helpful Q&A, resources, and app ideas (for developers and non-developers). Use the different tabs for the forum (hot, new, rising, top, etc.) to help in your searching.

AndroidForums

AndroidForums has done an excellent job of segregating their subforums to help you ask/find the information you need. They include featured forums, Android discussions, Android phones, Android tablets, wearable devices, other devices, and more!

AndroidPIT

AndroidPIT has a robust forum, tutorials, and code snippets to help you. And if you are developing to a particular phone, check out the forum for that specific device.

XDADevelopers

If you are part of the xda development community, head over to this forum. Threads are nicely segmented to help you quickly find the help you need. The site is very user-friendly and addresses all aspects of the development process.

YouTube Playlists

Android App Development for Beginners

Consisting of 77 videos, you’ll find this playlist a great find if you are just getting started. These videos are well-done screencasts designed for people who have not developed Android apps before. You’ll build from the ground up and develop confidence as you follow along. Bucky leads you on a Windows machine. You’ll begin by downloading JDK (Java Developer Kit) and Android Studio.

Android Development for Absolute Beginners

You’ll feel like someone is holding your hand as you go through these well-articulated videos that start with downloading the software you’ll need and building from there. Travis demos via screencast on his Mac using Eclipse ADT and Android SDK.

 Android Developers

There are many playlists to choose from here at the Android Developers YouTube site. Besides finding playlists to help with programming, let me recommend the Tips for Success on Google Play playlist for easy-to-understand tips and ideas.

What would you add?

Have you come across an other forums or YouTube playlists that you have found valuable regarding Android development? If so, share what they are below in the comments.

Watch for Part 3 in this series where we will focus on sharing podcasts and Google Communities to add to your toolbox as you grow as an Android developer.

 

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Getting Serious with Android (Part 1)

by Dr. Bruce Ellis
written by Dr. Bruce Ellis

I find a lot of great apps in the Google Play store to meet most of my needs. But there are some apps that I would like to find that don’t seem to exist…yet. If that also sounds like you, then why not consider getting more serious about your Android skills and begin developing your own apps? Sure, you could pay someone to create it. But what fun is there in that? Here are some resources that I found to be helpful as I am becoming more serious about Android and considering developing my own apps. Part 1 of this three-part series will focus on blogs and newsletters.

Blogs

Codementor

Learn to code by following one of the many coding tutorials spanning 24 different programming languages.  If you are already a coder, you can sign up to be a mentor to new coders that come to the site. And, if you are ever in a bind and need one-on-one help, you can schedule to meet with an expert for a nominal fee. If you want a more in-depth approach, check out the Android Developer Nanodegree by Google in Udacity.

Android Niceties

An unusual blog, this site focuses on the aesthetics of design. Scroll through the screenshots from every kind of app imaginable. Even if you don’t find a similar app, you are sure to find some great designs that may help you tweak how you want your app to look.

Android Developer Blogs

As I’m writing today’s post, I’m also reading one of the Android Developer Blogs’ posts by Francesca Di Felice. Francesca is sharing a case study from a particular app regarding their process for growing their app. While I’m not at this point yet, the posts are very informative and give me a good sense of how to think as a developer.

Google Developers Blog

Posts share technical insights from Google engineers, as well as relevant cross-posts from other development blogs. Since the posts have such a wide array of topics that they address, I suggest clicking on the labels tab (top right on the page) and narrowing down to a more relevant label.

Newsletters

Android Weekly

Stay cutting edge with your Android development by subscribing to this newsletter. Shared resources include libraries and code, news, articles, and tutorials, as well as upcoming events of interest to Android developers. Check out the current issue which is #240.

Android Authority

Plenty of information for developers is shared in the Android Authority newsletters. You’ll find a variety of developer topics addressed, as well as frequent Android deals and occasional giveaways and reviews.

Hackernewsletter

This weekly, hand-picked list of resources comes directly to your inbox making it easy to access when you have some spare time. Besides interesting sections such as asking and answering questions, this newsletter has other sections that you are sure to find informative (code, data, design, learn, books, watching, working, fun, etc.). This week’s current issue is #334.

What would you add?

This only scratches the surface of resources to get you started. Drop a comment below if you have other blogs and/or newsletters that would be great for someone developing Android apps. We’d love to hear from you.

Watch for part 2 in this three-part series which we will focus on relevant forums and YouTube playlists for app developers.

 

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Made with Code

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

In the near future, there will be 1.4 million programming jobs available. But only about 400,000 people to fill them. Let’s help our students and children get ready for the future. One way to do that is Hour of Code. If you don’t know about the Hour of Code yet, you are missing out on a global experience that prepares students to engage in computational thinking. Tutorials and hands-on activities focus on a visual programming environment, programming language, app programming, and “unplugged” activities. Best of all, there is little work you have to do as a teacher to impact students!

When Will It Take Place?

The Hour of Code is December 5-11, 2016. You can schedule an hour of activities during class time, after school (perhaps as part of a club/organization), or encourage students to use free time at home.

Who Sponsors Hour of Code?

Hour of Code, launched in 2013, is a non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science, as well as increasing participation by women (Watch video and See Made with Code) and under-represented students of color. The vision is that every student in school should have the opportunity to to be exposed to computer science skills. Hour of Code founders also support the idea that that computer science and programming should be part of the core curriculum in education, alongside other STEM courses.

Why Try an Hour of Code?

This activity helps demystify coding, programming, and computer science, helping each student learn the basics. Watch the Anyone Can Learn (60 seconds) video. Some may not realize that coding is applied mathematics, enabling students to learn new math concepts through programming. Introducing students to programming environments helps them represent math concepts visually and allows them to experiment on the representation. It also enables students to develop problem-solving skills, which translate well into the math classroom.

How Do You Get the Hour of Code Going District-wide?

Be sure to get buy in and help. You can do this by reaching out to campus principals, teachers, and/or organizational leaders. Schedule date(s) and time(s), organize instructors and helpers, as well as provide an agenda for each Hour of Code event. Publicize the event through flyers, blog entries, social media, and more. Record video/audio interviews with coders, young and old, and share them. Check out how NorthEast ISD has organized their Hour of Code event.

Apps and Programs by Grade Level

  • Grades PreK-2
  • Grades 3-8
    • Code.org: Write your first computer program featuring Angry Birds
    • Touch Develop: Combine this with Microsoft’s Creative Coding through Games and Apps (CCGA) curriculum for a rich variety of coding on the go.
    • Scratch: Create a holiday card
    • Tynker: Build your own game.
    • Robomind Academy: Program a virtual robot.
    • Hopscotch: Code on your iPad and explore math concepts like units of measure, degrees, angles, coordinate planes.
  • Grades 6-12

More Resources

Find more resources online at the web sites below:

Remember, you don’t have to be a genius to do math, to read, to write, or code. Get started now and in a year, your students will be coding!

 

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Go Bananas for Coding

by Lori Gracey
written by Lori Gracey

If you’re looking for resources to use with elementary and middle school students during Computer Science Education Week December 5-11, look no further than Learning.com’s free trial of EasyCode. Providing ready-to-go lesson plans, a quick-start guide, and in-depth video tutorials, the program helps students learn to code in CoffeeScript, a powerful coding language that is the foundation for JavaScript, the programming language for HTML.

“To give today’s students a competitive edge in the digital economy, it is more critical than ever that they build a solid foundation in computer science concepts,” said Keith Oelrich, CEO, Learning.com. “We are passionate about helping teachers introduce even their youngest students to computational thinking and coding, without needing any prior experience in teaching these skills.”

EasyCode offers elementary and middle school educators a fun, game-based, and turnkey instructional solution that features story and skill challenges, game lessons, a game builder, and progress monitoring so teachers can quickly and efficiently introduce coding skills to their students.

The Go Bananas movement extends Learning.com’s commitment to CSforAll, the President’s call-to-action for more computer science opportunities in all K-12 schools. CSforAll empowers K-12 students to learn computer science and develop the computational thinking skills necessary to spur the transition from consumer to creator in today’s digital economy.

Teachers interested in participating in the free trial may sign up here. Registration is open through November 29.

 

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