<codewisco> week
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WEDC Awards $150K Grant to the Computer Science Talent Ecosystem Youth (CSTEY)
WEDC Awards $150K Grant to the Computer Science Talent Ecosystem Youth (CSTEY)
December 6, 2021 - GovernorTony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today that CSTEY, a pilot program that aims to train teachers and bring computer science into all Wisconsin K-12 classrooms, is getting a boost from a $150,000 grant from the WEDC.
WHAT IS <CodeWISCO> WEEK?
WHAT IS <CodeWISCO> WEEK?
CodeWISCO Week takes place every December and is an opportunity to engage Wisconsin K-12 students to learn more about coding and computer science. It is a time for students to understand the power they have to transform their individual lives, their families and the world around us. Our world is changing at a blistering pace. Nearly every industry has been transformed in some way through the use of technology. Learning about coding and computer science has never been more important. Find out what you can do to support K-12 CS education in Wisconsin.
get involved with <codewisco> week
get involved with <codewisco> week
FEAR NOT! WE ARE WITH YOU!
FEAR NOT! WE ARE WITH YOU!
Are you a teacher doing a computer science activity with your class? Register your activity or request a volunteer to help. Are you a teacher that has never done computer science activity? Check the 'Hour of Code™' (HoC) resources so you can get your students involved. Would you like to volunteer to help a class with an 'Hour of Code™' activity? You can do that here.
Ways to "Computer scieNce"
Ways to "Computer scieNce"
"Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups...Code.org also created the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world." (Quote Source)
"Microsoft MakeCode is a framework for creating interactive and engaging programming experiences for those new to the world of programming. The platform provides the foundation for a tailored coding experience to create and run user programs on actual hardware or in a simulated target." (Quote Source)
"Minecraft: Education Edition helps prepare students for the future workplace, building skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking and systems thinking. The open learning environment gives students the freedom to experiment, encouraging creative self-expression and problem solving." (Quote Source)
"CS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around." Everyone can learn computational thinking and computer science - even without a device! (Quote Source)
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