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May 13, 2021

What Stakeholders Think You Should Know About Codelicious Curriculum

Codelicious partnered with STEM Innovations, LTD to conduct a third-party analysis of our computer science curriculum. We want to share their feedback with you as you evaluate computer science curriculum options for your school.

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April 29, 2021

Codelicious Course Name Updates 2021

We are so excited to share the latest update to our computer science courses. As of April 29, 2021, we are changing our course names.

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April 6, 2021

These 4 Concepts are in EVERY Coding Language

Instead of focusing on how programming languages are different, we’re going to focus on how they’re all the same! Understanding four core programming concepts that all programming languages have in common will create that necessary foundation for adapting to current and future languages.

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February 11, 2021

What is JavaScript? Background you need before you get started.

In this post, we explore the basics of JavaScript, the history behind the language, and some cool things you can build with it.

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January 21, 2021

What is Computer Science?

Let’s take it back to the basics. In this post, we’ll define computer science and learn about the history, popular technologies, and types of jobs that use it.

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December 17, 2020

Curriculum Developer Spotlight: Sandy Dibble

Ever since my dad introduced me to the thrill of cracking a challenging math puzzle when I was in second grade, I’ve had a passion for solving problems. The sense of fulfillment I got from discovering solutions drove me to become a teacher.

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November 23, 2020

Building Computer Science Education Programs with CodeVA

It takes a village. To get computer science into the classroom, you need resources, community support, and a plan. You need partnerships and a curriculum that will work for you and your school. This is just one example of how CodeVA in Virginia did it. Read on for inspiration as you plan your computer science […]

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November 19, 2020

From Passive to Empowered: PBL with Magnify Learning

We recently had the chance to sit down with PBL expert and founder of Magnify Learning, Ryan Steuer. In this interview, he discusses PBL best practices, shares success stories, and offers advice for getting started in your classroom.

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November 17, 2020

Wilkes-Barre Connect, Codelicious, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, and The Institute a part of CSforALL 2020 Commitment Makers

Wilkes-Barre Connect, Codelicious, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, and The Institute all Contribute to the National Computer Science for All Movement, CSforALL Community Announces 163 New Education Efforts

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October 22, 2020

5 Ways to Grade Coding Lessons

Grading is an inevitable part of most educators’ days… and nights… and weekends! At times, grading stacks of papers or projects can be monotonous and time consuming. On the flip side, it’s an opportunity to enter the minds of your students and their creative thought processes. When it comes to grading in your computer science […]

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October 15, 2020

Curriculum Developer Spotlight: Bailey Streicher

I spent nine years as an elementary school teacher in the Indianapolis area, and being surrounded by youth reminds you of the endless possibility that lies within each of us. They don’t limit themselves, and neither should we.

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September 17, 2020

Curriculum Developer Spotlight: Stephanie Bennett

Language learning has always been a part of my life. From a young age, I can remember feeling fascinated while looking at photos of my mother from the summer she spent studying and living in Germany.

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