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Teacher's Lounge

Today's Showcase Resource

Twine for Educators is a completely asynchronous course, that teaches educators how to use a text-based programming tool, Twine. Twine can be used to design interactive narratives, games, or investigate alternate endings. The video on the left provides a brief introduction to how to get started in Twine.

Equip yourself with the curated collection of computer science professional learning resources.

AI Discussion Starters and Glossary

A printable resource for teachers, use this glossary and discussion starters to spark deeper investigation into what AI is, isn't and the implications of its usage.

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AI Crosswalk

Use this crosswalk to see exactly where AI appears in the 2024 Virginia CS SOLs. This resource is designed to help educators see which SOLs relate to AI and machine learning.

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AI Ethics Scenarios

These 10 scenarios will provide your high school students with realistic situations where AI has been used with positive and negative effects. Use these real life examples to spark conversations and deeper discussion around AI

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MaKey MaKey Controller Challenge

This video shows how you can use 3 simple blocks and recycled materials to build a controller with Scratch or MIT Raise blocks. Inspiration awaits!

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AI Pathways

A year-long AI and Machine Learning curriculum that moves high school students from core computational thinking into modern, ML-powered problem-solving. It builds data literacy, centers ethical impact, and aligns with Virginia’s Data Science and CSTA CS Standards.

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CS in Math Class

Use this one-page document to find ways to increase computer science instruction in your math classes!

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Student Corner

STUDENT CORNER

Each day, the Student Corner highlights a different CS Career to consider, especially those that don't necessary seem like they use computer sciene. 

Explore our student-friendly resources and videos you can use immediately in your classroom.

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CS Careers and Hobbies

Read more about how CS has become both a career and a hobby for our featured professionals! Meet a Software Engineer who creates Generative Art in his spare time and a Machine Learning Engineer. Click the image below to learn more!
 
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Student Resources

Algorithmic Thinking Poster: Use this poster to help students identify where they use algorithmic thinking in real life.
 
Binary Hacked: Solve binary & image coded clues from Harold the Hacker and get back into the clubhouse! 
 
Looping Pattern Blocks- K-2 Unplugged Activity: Can you find the repeating loop in a pattern?
 
The Variable Tracker - 3-5 Unplugged Activity: Use a variable to keep track of the score in a game.
 
Caesar Cipher - 6-8 Unplugged Activity: Solve a Caesar Cipher with a 3-digit shift.
 
Computational Storycards 2: Computational storytelling cards help students plan, sequence, and communicate ideas, making it easy to bring algorithms and creative thinking into any story-based activity.
 
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Student Friendly Videos

CS in Other Fields: Identifies how computer science can show up in other career fields. 
AI Teachable Machine: Explore the free Google tool, Teachable Machine.
How Tech has Changed Teaching Through the Years: Discover how technology has impacted your classroom over the years.

 

Partners in AI Education

 

"Tech" out this VA Robot!

Roversa was founded in Virginia and developed as an educational robotics platform for K–12 learners. This multilingual robotics platform for K–12 students that supports hands-on, experiential learning. It includes curricular materials, guides, troubleshooting tips, lessons, and activities to support implementation and use across different grade levels.

Roversa Classroom and Resources

Roversa Robotics

K-12 Comprehensive Curricular | Robotics Platform

Tech Toolbox Essential - 3D Printer

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Micro-webinars are brief, 15 minute sessions focused on improving 3D printing skills, held every even Wednesday at 3:30 PM EST. They cover topics like troubleshooting, optimizing print settings, and maintenance, offering practical tips to help users achieve better prints and enhance their overall 3D printing experience. While this is is specific to the JellyBOX 4, the skills are transferrable to applications and instructional practices for all 3D Printing models.

IMADE3D Micro-Webinars

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Micro-Webinars | Courses

 

What is your approach to AI Education?

Educators building an AI education toolkit benefit from hands-on STEAM activities, clear pacing and standards alignment, classroom-tested lessons, and accessible professional learning. A strong place to start is the comprehensive set of free resources from Ozobot, including OzoBlockly challenges, aligned lessons, pacing guides, and professional development that support computational thinking and introductory AI concepts.

 

Coding and CS Challenges with or WITHOUT BOTS

using the Ozobot Simulator and OzoBlockly platform

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Learning Solutions | From consuming technology to creating it.

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GET INVOLVED! Innovative Ed-Tech Programs in Your Region

STREAMWISE

STREAM Education Outreach Program at UVA Wise offering school-based programming and co-teaching lesson activities, after-school and summer learning opportunities, community and school presentations and workshops, professional development, and support for robotics teams.

SWVA Can Code

This camp encourages 5th to 12th graders to create and develop web applications that aim to solve important problems or take advantage of opportunities within their communities.  

TechSplash 

A full day of hands-on professional learning focused on educational technology and transforming the future of education. It brings innovative speakers and interactive sessions annually to the SWVA region and beyond.

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STREAM Education Outreach & Events | TechSplash, SWVA Can Code

 

Explore Tools to Support Safe, Guided AI Learning with Students

Artificial Intelligence is changing how students learn, think, and create, and educators can use hands-on tools to guide safe exploration of AI concepts. Sphero provides one such resource, with robots and app features that help students build AI literacy through coding and computer science. Lessons and activities are designed to support structured, guided learning, making it easier to introduce AI concepts in the classroom.

Sphero Educator Resources

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Challenge & Reflection

Reflection: When was a time that breaking a task into steps helped you see the problem differently?
Challenge: Pick a routine classroom task and write a simple step-by-step algorithm for it. Bonus: Have a student or colleague follow it exactly!

Need to catch up?

CS In Other Fields

Computer science is everywhere and in almost every job field

Tots with Bots

Explore how robots can be used with our youngest learners!

How Tech has Changed Teaching over the Years

Compared to our own student days, technology has rapidly changed teaching!

Debunking Myths

Computer science is often misrepresented in education, explore some of the myths about CS integration.