Sentences with phrase «for computer science courses»

Trump's memorandum does not provide the department with any more money for computer science courses or teacher training, nor does it call on Congress to appropriate additional funds for those purposes.

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Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are jointly offering a new course on the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence, the University of Texas at Austin recently introduced its Ethical Foundations of Computer Science course and Stanford University is developing a computer science ethics course for neComputer Science course and Stanford University is developing a computer science ethics course for nexScience course and Stanford University is developing a computer science ethics course for necomputer science ethics course for nexscience ethics course for next year.

For students to receive access to the cloud services, university computer science faculty and those teaching related courses can apply online.

A new course that brings together computer science and business students in a sort of mini Silicon Valley sees interdisciplinary teams develop ideas for software startups — from a platform connecting students for tutoring, to 3D computer puzzles that mimic building IKEA bookshelves.

I never took any computer science related courses in college, and the whole business of programming was an intimidating enigma to me for a long time.

This cross-disciplinary course is an opportunity for UH Hilo computer science, marine science and art majors to collaborate on a digital project meant to educate the public on ecological issues.

He called the mayor's «Equity and Excellence» plan — which calls for universal second grade literacy, access to computer science courses at all grade levels and AP classes in all high schools --» a good beginning.»

I just completed my 2 years National Diploma course, and I must go through 12 months of industrial training as a partial requirement for the award of National Diploma certificate in the Department of Computer Science.

Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Fariña Announce 115 More High Schools to Offer New Advanced Placement Courses Through Equity and Excellence For All Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that 115 high schools have committed to offer new Advanced Placement courses this fall, including 38 offering the AP Computer Science Principles Courses Through Equity and Excellence For All Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that 115 high schools have committed to offer new Advanced Placement courses this fall, including 38 offering the AP Computer Science Principles courses this fall, including 38 offering the AP Computer Science Principles course.

For example, New York City teachers can attend a 2 - week course on basic computer science principles as part of an initiative by Mayor Bill de Blasio to introduce computer science classes into all schools.

A year later, Indiana began developing a new computer science requirement for elementary and high school students, and Haubold signed up for the course that the state was offering.

For 31 years, Joanne Guidoccio taught mathematics, computer science, business and co-operative education courses in secondary schools throughout Ontario.

Veteran developers blame «media studies courses» masquerading as computer science degrees and «dull as ditchwater» secondary classes for Britain's declining industry.

In the postsecondary space, the Gates Foundation made a number of grants — both directly and through NGLC — to intriguing ventures with the potential to improve education dramatically, including some of my disruptive favorites: start - up MyCollege Foundation, which will establish a non-profit college that blends adaptive online learning solutions with other services at a low cost; University of the People, the world's first tuition - free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally; New Charter University, a competency - based university that charges only $ 199 per month for students seeking a degree and for which NGLC will fund a research study of its online students and a comparative one of students enrolled in a blended - learning environment delivered through a partnership with the Community College of the District of Columbia; Southern New Hampshire University, which under its President Paul LeBlanc has already created an autonomous online division and will now pioneer the «Pathways Project,» which will offer a self - paced and student - centric associates degree; and MIT, which will use the funds to create a free prototype computer science online course for edX.

Revision Activity to cover Chapter 6 of the GCSE Computer Science course Will also be relevant for the IGCSE, but doesn't cover Quantum Computing / DNA Computing area Further explanation included on the activity sheet

Designed for CIE 0478 IGCSE Computer Science course but useful for UK GCSEs also Questions can be edited, added to etc...

For example, at Harvard College the largest enrollment undergraduate course is now Computer Science 50.

The course offers training in data - collection technology for science and math educators and focuses on the integration of computers and tools such as Texas Instruments calculators and Palm - powered handhelds.

For example, currently only around five to 10 percent of schools offer AP computer science, and 25 states still don't allow students to count computer science courses toward high school graduation.

In K — 12 schools and even for some adults who never took coding courses in college, computer science coursework represents a significant pocket of nonconsumption among learners.

This includes recommendations suggesting that: primary schools should bring in outside experts to teach coding; all primaries should have 3D printers and design software; secondary schools should be able to teach Computer Science, Design and Technology or another technical / practical subject in place of a foreign language GCSE; the Computer Science GCSE should be taken by at least half of all 16 year olds; young apprenticeships should be reintroduced at 14, blending a core academic curriculum with hands - on learning; all students should learn how businesses work, with schools linked to local employers; schools should be encouraged to develop a technical stream from 14 - 18 for some students, covering enterprise, health, design and hands - on skills; and that universities should provide part - time courses for apprentices to get Foundation and Honours degrees.

For teachers with no background in computer science, starting a course in programming might be a challenge.

Yes, I know, there are other factors that contribute to their better score on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)-- longer school days, advanced science and math starting earlier in elementary school rather than high school, extra tutoring in Korean hagwons, less to learn with a more focused curriculum, no non-essential learning activities such as sports, home ec or computer applications courses.

Professional development courses for teachers and administrators — like computer science's Hector Chacon — are offered in many school districts in the cooperative method of teaching required to make CTE a success, while professional organizations and so

Online computer science courses helped Daniel Spangenberger, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, get accepted into Carnegie Mellon University — and earn a scholarship to pay for it.

Designed for all ICT / Computer Science courses.

Only one in 10 classrooms offer computer science courses, and that number is even worse for schools in under - resourced communities.

In addition, the state legislature has approved a new law that allows high school students to substitute a rigorous computer science course for a mathematics class under North Dakota graduation requirements.

of high school computer science courses and was the first state to write and mandate for all students grade - specific computer science standards for K - 8.

Participation rates for Advanced Placement courses in computer science have been relatively flat for years, while the rates have gone way...

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Code.org is dedicated to increase participation in computer science for women and underrepresented students of color by producing online course curricula that is interactive and hands - on for grades K - 5.

Cambridge Assessment International Education offers a range of online Professional Development courses for Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478)

In 2014 he headed back to the classroom, teaching biology and computer science at Leadership Public Schools in Richmond, California, while leading the ninth grade team, the science department, and the biology course team for the LPS network of schools.

Through partnerships with various state and national organizations, IDLA has developed multiple training courses for instructors, including programs related to digital learning, computer science instruction and building a college and career ready culture.

Additionally, the development and use of computer laboratory facilities similar to the Verizon Interactive Classroom at Texas A&M serve not only as an instructional tool for science and mathematics content courses, but also provide a means for demonstrating appropriate pedagogical methods and building technological literacy in preservice teachers.

(Calif.) On Monday, legislation that would allow an approved computer science course to count for high school mathematics credit passed out of the Assembly on a 74 - 0 vote.

Computer Science Guidelines — January 2015, the Virginia Board of Education approved Guidelines for the Use of Computer Science Courses to Satisfy Graduation Requirements (PDF).

Vocareum is the first Assignment Management System specifically designed for computer science classes or courses that involves coding.

The changes will permit students who are not pursuing math or science majors to take non-algebra based math courses for general education, such as statistics, personal finance or even game theory and computer science.

A bipartisan coalition of 27 governors has joined the effort, saying they see teaching coding and programming as a way to draw middle - class jobs to their states, and dozens of school system superintendents and nonprofit leaders say they see computer science courses as essential for giving children the skills they'll need to be successful in the modern economy.

Under rules for traditional public schools, it would be difficult for a businessman like Jackson native Jim Barksdale, a former executive at FedEx and Netscape, to teach a business or computer science course at a local high school because he lacks state certification.

NEW — Mobile CSP: Computer Science PD for High School Teachers This course is great for teachers of ALL subjects.

The Computer Science Accelerator Catch - Up Course provides an entry point for older students to begin the IDEAS curriculum.

Access to an Advanced Placement Computer Science course or dual / concurrent enrollment equivalent for all Wyoming High School Students;

The Computer Science Education Research Group at the University of Adelaide is playing a vital role in preparing teachers for the new curriculum, by developing online courses that focus on teaching in the digital technologies learning area.

Just a little over a decade ago, online learning for many educators fell into the realm of science fiction, or worse, snake oil.Visions of students accessing an array of courses on their computers, interacting with teachers over the Internet, and participating in virtual «field trips» seemed more fantasy than reality.

Seaside now offers 15 AP classes, including a mandatory integrated math and computer science course for all incoming freshmen.

For Math and Science enrichment, we have offered courses such as LEGO Robotics, Science Fair, Computer Science, and Astronomy.

«It's shocking how little there is,» said Rebecca Dovi, who has taught computer science for 17 years in Virginia schools and is an advocate for more courses statewide.