This article claims that 22% of classroom computers are now Chromebooks.
Computer science should replace ………
No other subject will open as many doors in the 21st Century, regardless of a student’s ultimate field of study or occupation, as computer science.
Statement from “Running on Empty” a frequently cited document lamenting the state of Computer Science in K-12 education.
I am reading to evaluate what I think of the new interest in “coding for all” (can I claim origination of this phrase if it should happen to become popular). There were no references in support of this claim so I am attempting to imagine what a course in computer science might be evaluated against. Would you propose Computer Science instead of Geometry? How about physics or chemistry? A related problem would be who would teach it? At the secondary level, those who teach math can typically teach more than one of the math courses. What combination with CS would be likely? Would it be assumed CS is all that someone would teach?
In a closed system, you really have to drop something to add something. Proposing what CS might replace and why would seem a practical way to move forward. Suggestions? Be brave now. I propose we add computer science and drop ……
Coding on Twit
The Twit podcast network is evaluating a weekly coding program – take a look. If the program attracts an audience, it is likely to be continued.
Spoke – Free Server Space
BlueHost offers some free server space to educators and students. I use BlueHost and pay for the server space, but this looks like an interesting possibility for those wanting to get online. I realize there are various ways to get blog space at no cost, but Spoke (the BlueHost program) does not limit you to blogging.
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Learning to code?
Here is a thoughtful piece on learning to code from a Stanford grad student.
I would suggest this additional reference if you want to get into this issue.
The other stuff
If you happen to teach something other than math or literacy, do you feel like a second level teacher? Do you feel that you are not one of the cool teachers who do important work?
Here, from TeachThought, are standards for the rest of us.