Computer Science -- K to 12

Why teach computer science K-12?  Computers are everywhere and critical to our current and future well-being.  As teachers, we are doing a good job showing our students how to use computers but we need to do much more.

Just a few reasons from Computer Science Education Week:

Why Computer Science Education?

• Provides engaging way to expose students to critical thinking, a key skill for students entering any career
• Instills understanding of computation and computational thinking for success in the digital age
• As the role and significance of computing has grown, the teaching of computer science in K-12 has faded...

Are you ready?

Tutorials on Techwhirls

Techwhirls shares "how to" information for faculty. Click on the "How To" page (left sidebar) to find a list of online tutorials. The links include specific skills for everyday applications we all use, and you'll see some Web 2.0 tools you might find useful for student projects.

Please let Holly know if you need something more, find an error, or want to add other links you've found useful!

Have 12 extra minutes? Check the YouTube page in Techwhirls and click on "Changing Education Paradigms" from the RSA.