Calling anyone who loves programming to the SOFLO CSTA Hackathon!
Organized by CSTAMiami and CSTAPBC/Broward, the hackathon welcomes teams of of 3 – 5 students from any schools located in the Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties.
Each team needs a mentor who can be a teacher or any trusted adult.
Competition Window: December 7 – 11, 2020
Sign up today at http://bit.ly/SoFloCSTAHackathon
The field of computer science is not only mathematics, it is really problem solving and critical thinking. Studies done on classrooms that involve computer science as part of their lessons with the usage of Code.org shows that students have better results in their test scores in reading, writing, math, and science.
To learn more on this topic, please visit: CS helps students outperform in school, college, and workplace
The heart of computer science is problem solving and critical thinking. Each student has their own needs and speeds at which they learn at so technology that can personalize lessons for the students would help them first.
To learn more on this topic, please visit this link: Using Technology to Tailor Lessons to Each Student
Google and Gallup reports that close to 7 out of 10 parents and guardians of students in middle and high school in the US say that computer science is important. This report comes from Google’s and Gallup’s third study on the topic of understanding views on computer science and access to learning opportunities in K-12 schools.
To read more on this topic, visit this link: Parents Think Computer Science Education is Important
Recently, the Educational Researcher found that teachers cover significantly less algebra material in the classes in predominately black schools. Algebra is often considered the road to advanced mathematics. While a math course that includes algebra could be considered an algebra course, it does not prove that black students are getting the time and accessibility that they need in the topic to succeed in the upcoming advanced mathematics courses.
To learn more on this topic, follow this link: Separate Algebra is Unequal for Black Students
Academy member, Greg Reis, works with a team of FIU scientists to monitor oxygen levels in Biscayne Bay. Images from an aerial robot show how Greg’s underwater robot cruises the Biscayne Bay waters to monitor oxygen levels:
You can find more about the work at:
http://biscaynebayfl.herokuapp.com
Congratulations, Greg!
Teaching your child at home can be challenging. Wendy Aleman Martinez, former Programming Team STAR wanted to help her nieces and nephews have a good time learning (lots of fun activities) and decided to create resources to help parents with young children during these challenging times. Way to go, Wendy!
Check out the resources at: Luck and Fun
Get ready for the certification exams with our online workshop starting April 4, 2020, and stretching for 5 Saturdays. Details: click here. Remember, the exams are scheduled for May 9, 2020.
Microsoft asks: Are your students ready to change the world?
Imagine Cup Junior 2020 provides students aged 13 to 18 the opportunity to learn about technology and how it can be used to positively change the world. In 2020, the global challenge is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), introducing students to AI and Microsoft’s AI for Good initiatives so they can come up with ideas to solve social, cultural and environmental issues. It’s also a great opportunity to encourage students to develop and practice 21st century skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.