Around the world, computers are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. For many, we carry them with us wherever we go- they are our teachers, guides, mentors, translators, accountants, friends, playmates, and many other roles. From the beginning women have played an important role in “the history of computing”, and this resource shared […]
Inspiring Stories of Women & The Computer World
July 10th, 2017 by Rich Feller
Posted in: Coding, Computers, STEM Careers, Tech Camp, Women STEM
Tips for Teaching Code
July 12th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Students today, having grown up with technology, already have the basic computer skills that used to be taught in school. The next step is to introduce coding; however, how it is introduced is what matters. Student use apps in their daily life and are familiar with a range of technologies, but coding is a different […]
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Lately, Coding
May 12th, 2014 by Brad Graham
Seven-year-old Jordan Lisle, a second grader, joined his family at a packed after-hours school event last month aimed at inspiring a new interest: computer programming. Link>>
The U.S. Government Wants 6,000 New ‘Cyber Warriors’ by 2016
April 16th, 2014 by Brad Graham
The Pentagon plans to triple its cybersecurity staff by 2016, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced recently. Article>>
“Champion of Change” Teaches Free Computer Coding to Youth
August 5th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Rebecca Garcia says she was hooked on computers and video games ever since her godfather gave her a hand-me-down computer in the third grade. More>>
Coding Is the Must-Have Job Skill of the Future
May 1st, 2013 by Brad Graham
Fast forward to 2020. What job skill must you have? Coding. Well, we may be getting ahead of ourselves slightly. It’s uncertain that
