Do you and your students know that there are math and coding competitions out there and some even come with monetary winnings??? Well, now you do! Ha! Fantastic List of Math & Coding Competitions The following are fantastic resources/websites that have pretty amazing competition lists. As I was researching high school math competitions, I came …
Programming
Hey there, teachers! Have you ever thought about incorporating programming into your lesson plans? Well, look no further! Our blog posts on programming for teachers are here to make the transition into the realm of coding a breeze. We understand that you might be hesitant or unsure about diving into this new territory, but fear not! Our friendly tone of voice and step-by-step guidance will help you navigate through the world of programming with ease. Whether you want to introduce your students to the basics of coding or enhance their problem-solving skills, our blog posts have got you covered. From beginner-friendly tutorials to innovative teaching strategies, we provide a variety of resources catered specifically to educators. So, go ahead and unleash your inner programmer – we’re here to support and cheer you on every step of the way!
The Most Awesome AP® Computer Science A – Unit 5 – Project
Unit 5 – Writing Classes – in AP® Computer Science A is one of my absolute favorites to teach. I feel like this is where several things start to come together and the students feel like they are REALLY coding. But, I have found out that it seems to be where the confusion really starts …
Stop Freaking Out & Learn How To Learn
On my Instagram, I posted this a while ago and I thought it needed to on the blog, too. So, here goes nothing… As we all know, when we are teenagers, we don’t listen to our parents. We know “everything”. BUT deep down we ARE listening and I can say that I did listen to …
Love to Play Video Games? – Learn to create your own!
What is Greenfoot? Greenfoot is a programming environment which uses Java to allow users to import their own images to create video games, solve problems, study other languages, etc. You can find their website HERE. This website will take you to the download screen and where you can find the Greenfoot textbook. I highly recommend …
Questioning Your Future? Try Out This Amazing Research Project!
Why create this research project? When I was growing up, my parents pushed me to be the best that I could be. And when I was in high school that entailed looking into the future and really getting to know life beyond high school. They wanted me to research what I wanted to do in life …
Why Commenting Program Code is Highly Important
Background About a year ago, I posted a question on Instagram. Do you have your students comment on their code? The answer was a resounding “YES!” and I completely agree with this answer. Commenting code is highly important for both the programmer and the reader of the code. The Programmer’s Perspective on Commenting I’ve been …
AP Computer Science Curriculum
Are you a Teacher of AP® Computer Science A & in need of Resources or Curriculum? If so, I have an entire bundle dedicated to AP®CSA – 45 different resources! So, what’s in this AP Computer Science Curriculum bundle you may ask? Scroll down to find out! Is the AP Computer Science A curriculum digital? …