@exploringcs

Exploring Computer Science: A K-12/University Partnership committed to democratizing computer science

 Eugene, OR
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Joined December 2012
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Another wonderful ECS Facilitator Workshop in Denver! Grateful to the @NSF for the opportunity to gather and discuss the launch of ECS v10 --with a justice-oriented approach, including lessons with AI/ML tools and their impact.
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Concluding another amazing Facilitator Workshop here in Denver, CO. These folks will be bringing this weekend's experience to the summer PDs they facilitate all over the country. Thank you @UOeducation & @NSF for supporting our efforts to make #CSforAll! @joannagoode13
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The application deadline for ECS national summer PD has been extended to May 15! If you are teaching ECS at your high school next year, we hope you apply. All expenses paid, and a stipend too. bit.ly/ECSsummer2023
Top image: A diverse group of 8 ECS teachers in discussion around classroom tables. Bottom image: Aerial view of Bend, OR. Text: Exploring Computer Science National Summer Professional Development, July 24-28 in Bend, OR - Apply by May 15!

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Applications for our national summer PD close tomorrow--May 5! If you are a high school teacher teaching ECS next year, join us in Bend, OR July 24-28 (all expenses paid!) for a meaningful, community-building PD experience. bit.ly/ECSsummer2023
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ECS summer PD is back! Join us at @OSUcascades in Bend, OR July 24-28, all expenses paid. Applications close May 5. bit.ly/ECSsummer2023
A photo of a diverse group of 8 teachers working together at a table, and a photo of an aerial view of Bend, OR with view of the river. Text reads: Exploring Computer Science Summer Professional Development, July 24-28, 2023 in Bend, OR

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Hybrid? Virtual? (A)synchronous? #Covid19 has shaped every CS teacher's experience differently. How do ECS teachers navigate team & hands-on projects, student and teacher health, blank thumbnails, & more? 4 ECS teachers share -- maybe you can relate. #CSEd bit.ly/new-ecs-classroom
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“When machines & computers, profit motives & property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.” --MLK, Jr. STEM ed: let's educate for equity & social betterment!
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There is a new, open-access paper by ECS researchers at @FrontEducation! Read "Computer Science for Equity: Teacher Education, Agency, and Statewide Reform," by @joannagoode13, Max Skorodinsky, @jillhubbard, & James Hook here: bit.ly/2Gb9bcB
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Did you know that ECS's E-textiles unit just got a boost? New intermediate modules are now available for  students ready for a new challenge. Dive into Fading LEDs, Mapping, Music, NeoPixels, or Conceal/Reveal -- a community mural project! #CSEdWeek2019 pst.cr/SbYT3
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So many thanks to @JanCuny of @NSF_CISE for what you've done for equity in CS ed, from ECS, @BrendaDardenW of @AnitaB_org, @CSforALL, Jane Margolis of @uclagseis, @CollegeBoard, @cs4allcps, & many many more! Magic CAN happen!!
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