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February 28, 2023

Codelicious is Now Ellipsis Education

Same curriculum, same mission, new name; Codelicious is now Ellipsis Education. Learn the story behind the rebrand.

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February 13, 2023

Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Computer Science

Brief introduction to CK, PK, and PCK. Explore how Codelicious Curriculum helps teachers develop all three in computer science classrooms.

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February 9, 2023

The Importance of Self-Awareness and Self-Management in the Classroom

Explore definitions, common developmental milestones, and sample lessons for two foundational SEL domains: self-awareness and self-management.

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February 2, 2023

Should CS Be Required in High School?

Has the time come to update high school course requirements and add computer science to the mix? Evaluate the benefits of making computer science a requirement for high school graduation.

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January 30, 2023

Top 4 Reasons to Study Computer Science

Do you have interest in computer science but think it’s just about learning to code? Well, think again! Here are the top four benefits of studying computer science that don’t include coding.

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December 15, 2022

Connecting STEAM Education and Computer Science

Discover the ways that the arts help aid computer science education, and explore why STEAM education is important for student learning.

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November 28, 2022

An Hour of Coding with Codelicious

Hour of Code 2022 takes place during Computer Science Education Week, December 5 – 11. To help you plan, we gathered free coding lessons that can be completed in about an hour.

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November 3, 2022

HSCS Game Development Updates

Explore the updates included in our expanded High School Computer Science Game Development course. Preview the units, games, and resources included in the curriculum.

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September 29, 2022

Setting Goals for Classroom Computer Science Success

You may have been tasked to implement computer science standards – where do you begin? Setting a goal for the HOW can give you a benchmark for your progress and help you keep creating a great experience for 21st century learners.

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September 22, 2022

Use-Modify-Create Framework

Explore the use-modify-create framework, and discover the ways to apply it when teaching computer science in your classroom.

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July 19, 2022

The Engineering Design Process

Learn about the 5 steps of the engineering design process, its importance for students and in life, and explore examples and activities of the process.

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July 14, 2022

Project-Based Learning: Framework and Examples

In this post, we explore the definition of PBL and why it is important, along with teacher- and student- focused frameworks to help you hone your practices in the classroom. In addition, download free lessons for use in your classroom.

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