Resources/Links

Exploring CS - A complete introductory course for high school students consisting of six units

CS Principles - A new AP course being developed to reach out to all students

Operational Definition of Computational Thinking for K-12 - What is computational thinking? How to explain that every student should know these skills.

ACM K-12 CS Model Curriculum, 2nd Edition - A framework for setting up computing courses for various levels of instruction in K-12

Running On Empty - A report that gives state-by-state data concerning the level of computing instruction for all 50 states.

Computer Science Teacher Certification Requirements - Reports to illustrate the state of CS teacher certification

CSTA Brochure for Policy Makers - Great information to explain the importance of computing for all students

CSTA Brochures, Posters, Videos and Other Resources - Many visual items to bring computing to life for students

CS Ed Week - Celebrate Grace Hopper's birthday and promote CS in your school with a huge set of resources (Dec 4-10, 2011)

NCWIT (National Center for Women in Information Technology - Resources for teachers and students to encourage more participation by women in the computing field

Women@SCS - From Carnegie Mellon, interviews, resources and materials to increase participation by women in computing fields

American Computer Science League - A "mathletes" for computer science! Students can focus on computer science, not just programming.

Computer History Museum - Take a virtual field trip to a one-of-a-kind museum

 


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