Learning Blade for Remote Learning Dear SC Educators, You should have received an email from State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and OCTE Director Angel Malone that was a memo to school leadership announcing that they are providing your school a license to the Learning Blade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career awareness system for use with remote learning and beyond. Learning Blade is a system of interactive online lessons and printable at-home activities for 5th to 9th graders, where students learn about STEM and Computer Science careers while reviewing academics. Students can use over 400 online lessons in 12 human-centered "Missions" or stories to explore these exciting careers. Thank you.
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Learningblade Offers Free Resources
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2020-06-02 04:00:00Z |
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SCDE,curriculum and instruction |
Now that summer is approaching and more and more people are staying home, what plans do you have for your summer? Right now is the perfect time to get trained and certified in IT and MOS, and we can help you, and best of all, right now, it's free.
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Free Certification from TestOut
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2020-06-02 04:00:00Z |
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industry certification,professional development |
Program and control BirdBrain's robots in real-time from anywhere in the world and watch the code come to life!
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Control Live Robots from Home
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2020-06-02 04:00:00Z |
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curriculum and instruction,robotics |
USA Science & Engineering Festival SciFest All Access |
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 The USA Science & Engineering Festival announced a new program, SciFest All Access, coming to you virtually this summer! Participants of all ages can engage directly with the Festival’s sponsors and exhibitors to experience 100+ virtual STEM activities! This FREE virtual event will be a graphical depiction of the live Festival to include exhibitor booths, pavilions, and lounges with demonstrations, videos, games, and more. |
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USA Science & Engineering Festival SciFest All Access
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2020-06-02 04:00:00Z |
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CS Event,student opportunities |
Be a Part of History!
The SCDE and ETV are looking for CTE teachers who are willing to have their lesson(s) recorded by ETV for broadcast.*
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Record a CTE Lesson for ETV
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2020-06-02 04:00:00Z |
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SCDE,virtual |
Who is SIP for?
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply What is SIP? Girls Who Code has hosted an in-person immersion coding program since 2012 in select cities. With the challenges presented by the COVID-19 health crisis, we have elected to move this transformative programming online, regardless of student location. Our modified 2-week virtual program teaches 9th–11th grade girls the computer science skills they need to make an impact in their community, while preparing for a career in tech. Apply to Girls Who Code’s Virtual Summer Immersion Program for an unforgettable summer experience! During this FREE 2-week virtual program, you'll learn the computer science skills you need to make an impact, get an inside look into the tech field, and join a supportive lifelong sisterhood -- all while being virtually hosted by influential companies, like AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Disney, and more. Current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. Need-based stipends of up to $300 are available for those who qualify.
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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
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2020-05-13 04:00:00Z |
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student opportunities |
Choose from 10 different CS workshops for teachers of all grades and prior-experience levels. Invite your administrator, counselors and district leadership to attend a workshop specifically for them!
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Register now for CSPDWeek • July 20-24, 2020!
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2020-04-06 04:00:00Z |
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CSPDWeek,SCDE,The Citadel,professional development |
The National CSTA team has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and the health and safety of our membership is our number one priority. After much consideration, we’ve decided to transition the 2020 CSTA Annual Conference to a virtual conference! |
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We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the CSTA 2020 transition on our website, which will serve as our hub for the most up-to-date information. Please refer to those FAQs for details on your specific event ticket. If you’ve previously registered for the conference, received a scholarship, or are a conference presenter or partner please look out for another email from the CSTA team later today with additional information specific to your situation. While the format may be different, we look forward to a great virtual conference — still created by teachers, for teachers — and can’t wait for you to join us the week of July 13, 2020. Registration will re-open in late April and we’ll be sharing more details with you in the coming weeks. Be well and thank you for your continued support of CSTA, Jake Baskin CSTA Executive Director |
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CSTA 2020 - Going Virtual
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2020-04-06 04:00:00Z |
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CSTA Annual Convention,National CSTA,professional development |
Makeblock has launched their education project, Makeblock STEAM On Board. We aim to help educators all over the world open the door to STEAM education and Computer Science with our top-notch hardware and software solutions. The first phase of this new program will be 100% online. We know our teachers and parents are in need of easy to implement teaching resources NOW! To assist with distance learning, Makeblock created a digital curriculum that does not require hardware. Meeting CSTA & ISTE standards, we aim to create access to computer science and coding. This program is designed for you, the teacher or parent to join, watch, learn, and then share in the future with your students. Over the next 8 weeks we will explore a set of activities that focus on developing basic programming skills, design skills and creative problem solving skills. 
Join Makeblock and GET ON BOARD with STEAM! Click the link below to sign up! After registration, you will be able to download your free coding resources!
You will receive follow up information later regarding your local live training webinar schedule. |
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Makeblock mBlock Training
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2020-04-05 04:00:00Z |
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professional development,resources |
The Oracle Academy is offering virtual Java Fundamentals courses this summer. Learn more about these great workshops.
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Java Workshops from Oracle Academy
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2020-04-05 04:00:00Z |
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professional development |
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Student Video Competition for CTE Month
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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ACTE,competition |
Open to all rising 5th-8th grade students! Taught by highly-qualified Citadel faculty/cadets, this interdisciplinary camp offers a taste of the college experience with intensive, creative hands-on engagement combining cutting-edge science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each week will cover different interdisciplinary topics. Scout merit badges available.
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STEAM Camp at The Citadel • June 8-12 and June 15-19, 2020
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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STEAM,The Citadel,summer camp |
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EBS Conference • June 22-25, 2020
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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EBS,SCDE,professional development |
The first 2000 CSTA members that register to run a Girls Go CyberStart Club will receive a pack of limited-edition GGCS posters for their classroom!*
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Girls Go CyberStart Club • Special Offer for CSTA Members
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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Recruiting middle and high school teachers willing to learn and implement new and innovative pedagogies for infusing computational thinking into their content areas.
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Infusing Computing PD at The Citadel • July 27-30, 2020
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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Infusing Computing,The Citadel,professional development |
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CRoCS PD at Clemson • June 9-12, 2020
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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CROCS,Clemson,professional development |
Spring 2020 Professional Development Opportunities for Computer Science CS Discoveries and CS Principles Training Please register using the link below, ALL are welcome but those teachers who attended Summer 2019 PD have priority. **You can attend Part 3/4 even if you did not attend Part 1/2**
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Code.org Spring PD Opportunities
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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SCDE,The Citadel,code.org,professional development |
PGCTF is an annual, entirely student-run cybersecurity competition held by Porter-Gaud School on Feb 22. High School (or advanced middle school) students invited to form a team and register. All levels from beginner to advanced. It's free!
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PGCTF Cybersecurity Comptetition • February 22, 2020
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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competition,cybersecurity |
As we transition, during the 2019-2020 school year, to ALL high school students required to take Computer Science (not keyboarding) for graduation, we want to make sure that teachers and students have all the resources they need. Please join us on September 28, 2019 for sessions related to teaching and learning Computer Science and computational thinking.
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September 28, 2019 • CSTA Day
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2019-09-10 04:00:00Z |
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Code.org is hosting multiple 1-day workshops across the state this fall for CS Discoveries and CS Principles.
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Code.org Fall PD Opportunities
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2019-09-10 04:00:00Z |
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The Citadel,code.org,pd,professional development |
All Lowcountry CSTA and CSTA South Carolina members need to update their membership by following these instructions.
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Update your Membership
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2019-09-06 04:00:00Z |
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membership,updates,website |
Are you looking for an opportunity to keep your students engaged outside the classroom? CSTA is thrilled to offer educators across the United States the opportunity to start a Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) in their high schools. This CSTA program encourages secondary students’ enthusiasm for computer science, honors academic excellence, and promotes service. By starting a chapter at your school, you will instill the program’s three core values in your students; recognize students who excel in computer science; provide student leadership opportunities, and support your school and community through meaningful service. Read more about the program and start an application today!
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Start a CS Honor Society in your School
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2019-09-06 04:00:00Z |
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csta |
