Join us 11/19 for a panel discussion on the latest research on computational thinking & coding for PreK-2nd graders. The team from @TuftsDevTech-@marinabers, @MadhumitaGovind, @ALStrawhacker, @EmilyRelkin & @libbydigs will discuss creative STEAM & coding! https://t.co/keYvqwSfSh
We are hiring a post-doc to work with @marinabers on the CAL project funded by the US Dept of Education! The position focuses on methodology and quantitative analysis of a large impact study of an early childhood CS curriculum. See here: https://t.co/IPMlN5vuaG
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"TechCheck-K: A Measure of #ComputationalThinking for #Kindergarten Children" (Relkin & Bers, 2021) https://t.co/IWJnavrRCW Congrats! @marinabers@EmilyRelkin Happy to read that "TechCheck-K expands the repertoire of instruments available to assess #CT in kindergarten children"😀
Day 2 of #CSEdWeek is here!
Today we're highlighting one of our favorite coding activities: Dances from Around the World, with the KIBO kit from @KinderLabRobot!
https://t.co/7MjHVKcH1l
Every year, ECT Students build and code beautiful robots to represent a meaningful dance!
Check out the 2nd edition of Marina Bers’ book, Coding as a Playground. Featuring new case studies, vignettes, and projects, this edition dives further into how to engage children with computer programming in a playful way!
https://t.co/4ytppGLFgP
Our friends at @TuftsDevTech has had their newest study published! "How Parents Support Children’s Informal Learning Experiences with Robots" focuses on how parents support young children's learning experiences during "#KIBOrobot Family Day" workshops. https://t.co/4PsAomgbjy
Weds 7/22 @ 2pm ET: https://t.co/5Be2DHW4Vl
Get ready a virtual, distanced, or IT-focused #backtoschool 2020 by getting certified in Early Childhood Technology!
Join a free Virtual Open House and learn how ECT can help you become an K-2 EdTech expert 🤖🖥
#Free2Read TechCheck: Development and Validation of an Unplugged Assessment of Computational Thinking in Early Childhood Education https://t.co/RnBQWe6QTg
Heading back to school this Fall? There’s still time! Learn everything you need to get young children excited about STEM! @TuftsECT will prepare you to bring coding, robotics, engineering, and more into your #ECE learning space.
Visit https://t.co/INjtOgBRLc to apply by Aug 1!
Big thank you to the parents and educators who are working around the clock to make children's learning a priority during this time. @MadhumitaGovind says it beautifully! https://t.co/lwdDWIBvJ0