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This article, Reclaiming the Roots of CT, is part of a CSTA Voice bi-monthly publication, where Lee argues for a focused definition of CT that clearly distinguishes it from other forms of thinking. This…
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Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) Conference 21st Century Skills Tue, 01/24/2017 - 17:00
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Chapter 7 of the publication Engineering Instruction for High-Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms, this chapter written by Irene Lee and April DeGennaro focuses on computer science, coding, and project-based learning for…
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Our latest newsletter announces the 2016-17 CADRE Fellows, shares results for the DR K-12 PI Meeting survey question "What research questions or topics should be future priorities for the NSF's DR K-12 program research…
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If you are developing a project communication plan, use these guiding questions to help you plan your approach and timeline for communicating about your work. It is important to start thinking early…
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A compilation of resources for making your products and communications more accessible. Background Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended in 1988 to require federal agencies to make…
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A compilation of resources to help you determine how well your website, Facebook page, tweets, video, or email is performing and compare posts, content, and views over time. Data, data, data. …
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A compilation of resources to help you think about audience and messaging. Audience Writing a paper for a peer-reviewed journal is very different from writing an informal blog. Vocabulary, tone, and…
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Have you ever fielded a call from a journalist asking for an interview about your work? Was the resulting article and quote(s) what you expected? To make the most of your next opportunity, here are a few tips for when you…
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A compilation of resources on potential conferences, presentation tips, and poster advice. Attending a conference this year? Below are tips on speaking, designing slides, perfecting a project elevator…
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Planning to create a website to feature your project's work? Here are some tips and things to think about. Websites are a great way to share resources and information about your project. However, they…
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Dear Colleagues: While it isn't completely clear how the new presidency will impact education policy, schools, and students, those of us in the DR K-12 community will continue to research how to help children learn. And…
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Chapter 7 of the publication Engineering Instruction for High-Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms, this chapter written by Irene Lee and April DeGennaro focuses on computer science, coding, and project-based learning for…
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This appendix of the California Science Framework focuses on Computer Science in Science. This appendix of the California Science Framework focuses on Computer Science in Science. Citation: Lee, I.2016…
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In this webinar, presenters describe how the study of Complex Adaptive Systems through computer modeling and simulation fits into existing science frameworks and classes, share information about their program and curricula…
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This presentation on "Supporting the Intersections between Computer Science and the NGSS" was presented at the NSTA STEM Forum & Expo in Minneapolis, MN. (2015) This presentation on "Supporting…
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Variations of this slide deck were used in 3 different presentations this summer about the Teachers with Guts project. Variations of this slide deck were used in 3 different presentations this summer…
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Does the promise of competency-based PD outweigh the challenges to implementing it? Do we really want competency-based PD or just more effective, sustained, job-embedded PD like instructional coaching, lesson study, and…
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This article provides a framework for making sense of common online teacher learning opportunities. It also suggests situations where online professional development may be most useful and presents a challenge for…
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Many teachers use online professional development websites, but little is known about what teachers actually learn from them. This study explored teacher use of an online video-based learning website with over 37,000…
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In this November 29th webinar, NSF Program Officer David Campbell introduced DR K-12 awardees to the ins and outs of NSF DR K-12 project management. In this November 29th webinar, NSF Program Officer…
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The slides and a recording of the NSF Nuts & Bolts webinar led by NSF PO David Campbell are now available. Learn more about reporting (annual, final and project outcome reports), advisory boards, IRB, and…
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NSF has just released a new solicitation for Computer Science for All: Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships. The full proposal deadline is February 28, 2017. This program aims to provide all U.S. students the…
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NSF is seeking a Division Director in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, EHR. Applications are being accepted from 12/7/16 to 1/18/17. Learn more about the position.
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Members of the NSF INCLUDES Implementation Working Group are pleased to present two webinars on Design and Development Launch Pilots Preliminary Proposal to the current solicitation for NSF INCLUDES (NSF 17-522).…
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Learn about NSF rotator positions here: NSF Temporary/Rotator Programs. If interested in applying for a rotator position, job opportunities are listed on the https://www.usajobs.gov/ website (search for "NSF…
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Share your cutting edge work by submitting a 3-minute video to this year's showcase and discussing your video and others with your colleagues, stakeholders and the public during a week-long, interactive event: STEM for All…
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NSF has released a solicitation for Building Community and Capacity in Data Intensive Research in Education (BCC-EHR). Proposals are due March 15, 2017. Synopsis of the ProgramAs part of NSF's Cyberinfrastructure…
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REGISTER NOW! For January workshops to help teams prepare for responses to the NEW CSforAll Solicitation. K-12 implementation teams and individual education researchers are encouraged to apply. Travel…
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The U.S. Department of Education announced today the launch of the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant competition for 2017. EIR is a new grant program established in the Every Student Succeeds Act…
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NSF's Arlene deStrulle and STEM+C Program Officers will discuss NSF's STEM+C Solicitation (proposal deadline March 29). The webinar, Integrating Computational Thinking And Computing In Pre-K-12…
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) will live broadcast a final Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Update Webinar on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 1-2:30 PM EST. The deadline to…
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The National Science Foundation (NSF or Foundation) has developed a plan outlining a framework for activities to increase public access to scientific publications and digital scientific data resulting from research the…
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Just released! The new solicitation for NSF's CAREER program is now available. The deadline for EHR (Education & Human Resources) proposals is July 19, 2017.  Read the solicitation. Learn more about the …
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NSF proposals submitted on or after January 30, 2017 should refer to Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 17-1). NSF held an informative webinar on the PAPPG in January 2017: View the slides…
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With this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorates for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), Education and Human Resources (EHR), Geosciences (GEO), Social,…
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Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17532/nsf17532.htm National Science Foundation (NSF) Funding Opportunity Wed, 03/15/2017 - 17:00…
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Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17535/nsf17535.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&W… National Science Foundation (NSF) Funding…
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The 12 Steps for a Product-Driven Dissemination Strategy can help you devise a plan for disseminating a product (a resource, activity, event, or even a milestone in your project) successfully. 12…
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To learn more, visit https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/meetings/spring-2017.html DR K-12 Presenters: Deborah Herrington, Grand Valley State University; Patrick Daubenmire, Loyola University Chicago (Project: Further…
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To learn more, visit http://www.srcd.org/meetings/biennial-meeting. DR K-12 Presenters: Brad Morris, Kent State University; Laurie Van Egeren, KyungSook Lee, Christina Schwarz, and  Steven Pierce, Michigan State…
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To learn more, visit https://www.narst.org/annualconference/2017conference.cfm. DR K-12 Presenters: Janelle Bailey, Doug Lombardi, Elliot S. Bickel, and Shondricka Burrell, Temple University (Project: Developing Critical…
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To learn more, visit http://www.nsta.org/conferences/stem.aspx. DR K-12 Presenters: Carolyn Staudt, The Concord Consortium; Melinda Daniels, Stroud Water Research Center; Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Millersville University;…
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To learn more, visit http://southalabama.edu/colleges/scesp/cce/senoyce/. DR K-12 Presenters: Cynthia Trawick, Triscia Hendrickson, Natasha Crosby, and Abdelkrim Brania, Morehouse College; Melissa Demetrikopoulos,…
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To learn more, visit https://www.iteea.org/89867.aspx. DR K-12 Presenters: Michael Hacker, Hofstra University; Sandra Cavanaugh, Canonsburg PA Schools; Matthew McGuire, Elwood MS, NY; Matthew Plummer, Conmaugh Township…
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To learn more, visit http://www.ate1.org/pubs/2017_Annual_Meetin_1.cfm. DR K-12 Presenters: Karen Koellner, Hunter College; Jennifer Jacobs, University of Colorado Boulder (Project: An Efficacy Study of the Learning and…