Summary
In this module, you learned about the importance of teaching computer science at all stages of schooling. In addition, you learned how the Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Toolkit provides educators and school systems with a pedagogically researched foundation for integrating computer science into the curriculum.
Quick answers for Microsoft tools
Minecraft Education
- Minecraft Education product page
- Minecraft Education support site
- Recommended Minecraft Education module
- Minecraft Education YouTube playlist
MakeCode
General
- Mike Tholfsen on LinkedIn
- Mike Tholfsen on TikTok
- Mike Tholfsen on Twitter
- Mike Tholfsen on YouTube
- Microsoft Education webinars
References
- Maryska, Milos; Doucek, Petr; Kunstova, Renata; The Importance of ICT Sector and ICT University Education for the Economic Development, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2012
- Dale W. Jorgenson, Khuong M. Vu, The ICT revolution, world economic growth, and policy issues, Telecommunications Policy, Volume 40, Issue 5, 2016
- Tech Talent Search
- Arguing for CS in the School Curriculum, Educational Technology & Society, 2016, Fluck et al
- The Case for Improving U.S. Computer Science Education
- Why are young people not prepared for the jobs of the future?
- Computer Science Salary: Your 2023 Guide
- Median Salary in the U.S.
- Can Majoring in CS Improve General Problem-solving Skills?, ACM, Salehi et al., 2020
- The effects of coding on children's planning and inhibition skills, Computers & Education, Arfé et al., 2020
- CS helps students outperform in school, college, and workplace
- The Effect of Advanced Placement Computer Science Course Taking on College Enrollment
- Computer Science A Level
- The Drivers of Extractive Technology
- Digital literacy across the curriculum
- Cryptocurrency Has a Huge Negative Impact on Climate Change
- Polarisation and the use of technology in political campaigns and communication