Working with Machines in the Digital Economy
In the 21st Century workforce, it pays to be creative, adaptable, and constantly learning—all assets in a hyperconnected economy where a growing […]
Author: Kelly Cooper
Cultivating Creativity and Diversity to Capture a Universe of Solutions
Youth thrive in work-based learning (WBL) when experimentation and bold ideas come together to develop relevant, in-demand skill sets for future careers. […]
Work-Based Learning & Bridging the Industry-Educator Divide
Narrowing the gap between the classroom and the workforce takes a collaborative and detailed approach to advance industry-relevant student learning in K-12. […]
Open-Source Materials Bolster Math Skills, Broaden Access to Computer Science
Advanced mathematics concepts of calculating motion, graphing velocity, or predicting a series of actions are foundational in computer science. But lacking knowledge […]
Changing Perspectives: From Consumer to Inventor, Developer, Programmer
Product Invention workshops held with Downey USD students in the summer of 2020 piloted product development where youth take lead and a […]
Scaling Access and Outcomes: Professional Learning in K12 California CS Education
Raspberry Pi and Python – explore, tinker, organize, and try. Offering hands-on learning and creating a colorful mess with easy-edit code creates […]
Building a Coalition to Identify and Address Educator Challenges in CS Education
California’s blueprint to integrate computer science education across the curriculum in grades K-12 lays out a mission that all teachers will be […]
Contextualized Teaching and Learning and the Meaning of Information
In exploring optimal learning in Computer Science education, studies indicate that retention and mastery occur when students investigate and are immersed in […]
WQ-Workforce Intelligence Blends Rigor in K-12 CS Education with Work Experience
The rise of computer science education as an integral part of a comprehensive learning experience is framed as essential in opening access […]
WQ and Reflection in the Modern World
Reflection in learning has been shown to help students conceptualize knowledge in a personal way, and to spark a deeper connection between […]
Open Education Resources Weave Support Network for Educators
Nearly one in four K-12 computer science teachers in the U.S. report a lack of subject expertise and 20% point to a […]
Failing with Purpose, by Emma Manetta
“Failure is something to be avoided. Once you fail, you can no longer succeed.” From a young age, I was taught that […]
Rewarding Results, by Carmen Tovar
Through my work, I deliver knowledge and experience in developing, managing, and implementing work-based learning programs for youth, with a focus on […]
João Antunes
@joaofbantunes Just before getting into high school, I wasn’t really sure what to look forward in terms of work. I initially considered […]