Computer Science Posts

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Gain Valuable Insights with a Teacher Survey for Students

By Trilby Want to improve your teaching and create a better classroom experience? A teacher survey for students is the perfect way to gather meaningful feedback and understand what’s working and what could be even better. Why Use This Teacher Survey for Students? This survey helps teachers collect honest student

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Your Guide to Teaching Algorithms in Computer Programming

By Trilby Hillenbrand Are your students struggling to grasp the concept of algorithms in computer programming? This comprehensive guide provides practical strategies and resources to effectively teach this crucial subject, whether you’re a seasoned STEM teacher or just starting. We’ll explore how to break down complex algorithms into manageable steps,

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Top 5 Unplugged Coding Activities to Teach Computer Science

By Trilby Hillenbrand In today’s digital age, teaching computer science is more important than ever. But coding doesn’t always have to involve screens and devices. Unplugged coding activities offer a hands-on, screen-free approach to teaching fundamental computer science concepts.  Short on time? Grab ready-to-go computer science lessons and activities. By

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Create Coding Wizards with Our Middle School Computer Science Worksheets

By Trilby Hillenbrand Hello, Middle School STEM Teachers! Unlock the world of computer programming for your students with our computer science worksheets, specially designed to make teaching the basics of computer science and coding a breeze. Whether you’re integrating individual lessons into your existing STEM curriculum or planning a new

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The Power of Teaching Flowcharts for Programming

Are your computer science students so excited about coding that they are skipping the important planning stages? Or do they find coding linear algorithms easy, but get frustrated when you’ve introduced conditionals? You can solve these common problems by introducing your students to flowcharts for programming.

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Help Your Students Learn the Basics of a Computer 

In today’s digital age, it’s important for students to have an understanding of computers and how they work. From the history of computer science to a computer system’s parts and functions, this lesson will help your middle school students learn the basics of a computer.   Start teaching your middle school

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Your Guide to STEM Professional Development for Teachers

As STEM education becomes increasingly important in today’s job market, it’s crucial for teachers to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and technologies. However, it can be difficult to find professional development designed for STEM teachers… STEM is NOT an “I do, we do, you do,” type of class.

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