Offering rigorous computer science at the high school level has been challenging. The challenges come not with the implementation necessarily, but that the curriculum purchased with the grant is not the most engaging for students. While the students do agree that they are learning, they are not having fun. If computer science is going to be…[Read more]

Building a Rigorous Computer Science Program–We have seen through recent years how the Introduction to Programming course and AP Computer Science Principles have emerged as student favorites in the world of computer science offerings at the high school level. However, from there where do students go? There are many advanced curriculums available…[Read more]

Classroom Redesign for Collaboration, Focus, and Performance.

As the world moves faster and faster into the 21st century many aspects of the world are changing. However, education is severely lacking in the forward momentum. One area in which this is evident is in the classroom. Redesigning the classroom using dry-erase paint and stability balls,…[Read more]

Engaging the Computer Science Classroom through Robots

Project Summary:
Computer Science is now one of the leading careers in the world with more jobs available than there are qualified people to fill the positions. Therefore, students need to be inspired and engaged in their computer science classrooms now. By use of the Finch Robot, students…[Read more]

Title of Grant: Switch Traditional…Go Digital!
Stephanie Younger, Belfry High School
As technology becomes an ever present expectation of skills in life, students are lacking the necessary abilities to compete in a world where technology is everywhere. As an educator, it not only my duty and passion to teach students mathematics but to also p…[Read more]

Switch Traditional…Go Digital aims to bring of the 21st century learner into the 21-century classroom through a 1:1 classroom/blended learning environment. Our students will learn how to utilize current available technology to take ownership and thoroughly engage in their individual learning—even creating personalized instructional videos of con…[Read more]