The STEM – Computer Science CoP focuses on topics such as coding, collaboration and partnerships, professional development, computer science (CS) in rural schools, CS pipeline in middle and high school, college and career readiness, micro-credentialing, and other related topics. On this page, you’ll find a list of resources recommended by this CoP, including talks from special speakers, book recommendations, and other tools.
Webinars
- Leigh Ann DeLyser Discusses the CSforALL Program
Leigh Ann’s influential “Running on Empty” report guides policies and research that support high-quality program implementation. With EIR grantees, she explores CSforALL resources, basing her talk on the premise that Computer Science is a vital link to all professions. She specifically discusses place-based education reform at national scale. - Developing STEM Priorities in Schools
Richard Culatta, CEO of ASCD/ISTE, is an internationally recognized innovator and learning designer focused on supporting education changemakers to create equitable and engaging learning experiences for students around the world. In this 45-minute thought leader session, he discusses the role computation thinking can play in classrooms and how administrators and teachers can encourage innovation. - Ruthe Farmer, founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund, gives a series of six short talks to the STEM-CS CoP on a number of talks related to STEM and Computer Science in Education. Ruthe previously served as chief evangelist at CSforAll, was senior policy advisor for tech inclusion in the Obama White House, and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at the National Center for Women in IT.
- Part One: Supporting Young Women in Technology
- Part Two: Grants to Colleges of Education to Supporting Women in Technology
- Part Three: Addressing the Advising Gap for Computer Science in Higher Education
- Part Four: Computer Science Gains in the K-20 Learning Environment
- Part Five: Computer Science as a Fourth Literacy in Education
- Part Six: Final Thoughts from Ruthe, and One or Two Ideas!
- 2022 November EIR STEM-CS Grantee Panel
Listen in as four grantees answer implementation and impact interview questions as they share the work they are doing with their EIR STEM-CS Programs. Featuring Dr. Stephanie Garcia, Dr. Christopher Doss, Melanie Baca, and Dr. Richard Kitzmiller.
Books
- Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World by Richard Culatta
It’s time to start a new conversation. In Digital for Good, EdTech expert Richard Culatta argues that technology can be a powerful tool for learning, solving humanity’s toughest problems, and bringing us closer together. He offers a refreshingly positive framework for preparing kids to be successful in a digital world—one that encourages them to use technology proactively and productively—by outlining five qualities every young person should develop in order to become a thriving, contributing digital citizen. This practical guide will help parents and children discover the path to becoming effective digital citizens, all while making our online world a better place.
Other Resources
- Computational Thinking Competencies
ISTE Computational Thinking Competencies provides guidance for educators educators to integrate computational thinking across disciplines with all students, with the goal of helping learners become computational thinkers who can harness the power of computing to innovate and solve problems. - Artificial Intelligence in Education
Access free practical guides for engaging students in AI creation. - STEAM in Education
“STEAM in Education” is an integrative approach that builds student interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math as it develops a range of important skills. Access resources to see how others are implementing this multidisciplinary approach to foster innovation, value real-world application, build content knowledge and provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.
