Computational Thinking from a Healthcare Perspective: By Jim Eldridge from...
As I sought out inspiring examples of computational thinking, I looked up quite a few articles on computational thinking and watched Dr. Wing’s YahooLabs presentation on the subject. Most were...
View ArticleProsperity Index
In the December 4 ExecCom meeting, there was a brief discussion about how business, industry and government assess the growth and economic health of the Sacramento region. In a partial answer to this...
View ArticleOn Education Inspiration and CT Innovation
Named among the top 5 most inspirational videos on the web by Mashable. It's a great example of immersion on a community scale. We should discuss this approach at length during our work in gap closing...
View ArticleWorking Document: CPATH II Planning
Please see this link for the Strategic Planning Document as of 12.18.09. It is a work in progress and the next work session is 1/22/10 in FL1-8 from 8am to...
View ArticleTechnology and Worker Transformation
I believe the CPATH mission is all about upgrading or updating the infrastructure of education. Furthermore, educational systems are a critical component of the infrastructure of our economy, easily as...
View ArticleGeeks Must be "COOL!"
The latest e-newsletter from the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity in Education Foundation featured this article from The New York Times. It will resonate with our...
View ArticleNASA Generations PPT
This link has been around for a while, and still is poignant. It has a lot to say about how we get young people involved in high-tech areas of interest (in this case, NASA). We can certainly learn...
View ArticleWSJ: Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind
Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind Career Experts Say Positions in Growing Fields Will Require an In-Demand Degree Coupled With Skills in Emerging Trends By DIANA MIDDLETON - Dec 28,...
View ArticleSTELLA - Dynamic Simulation Modeling
As I continue to search for CT curriculum modules, I stumbled over a dynamic simulation model called STELLA. Back in grad school, I spent a fair amount of time constructing an environmental model with...
View ArticleWomen encouraged to join STEM fields - News
Women encouraged to join STEM fields - NewsPlease check out the Sac State Hornet Newsletter article for details about the Fast Track Program at Sac State."Fast Track Math for Women aims to provide K-12...
View ArticleU.S. Scientists Given Access to Cloud Computing
An example of potential innovation hubs between business, government, and education similar to what we have discussed in Exec Com."The National Science Foundation and Microsoft Corporation have agreed...
View ArticleIBM launches Academic Skills Cloud to speed delivery of technology to colleges
As per our brief discussion last week on the subject of cloud computing, below is a recent news announcement.On February 10, 2010 IBM announced a new Academic Skills Cloud to expedite the delivery of...
View ArticleThe Importance of CT Skills for Employers-and Potential Employees
There is a need to move from the default line on resumes and job descriptions...."proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (TM)" to something much more accurate, useful and sophisticated. The language must...
View ArticleThe Innovation Imperative and iHub
Hello all,Do you recall our CPATH discussions around the creation of innovation hubs? Well, I'm pleased to present to you, the iHub, which is just getting started.A good opportunity to extend our...
View ArticlePost-secondary CT Infusion Strategy Backgrounder
Our friend and colleague, Bernard Gibson, recently shared this list of background research with the Task Committee. Bernard is leading a project to develop and pilot Computational Thinking infusion...
View ArticleSpace Communications and Navigation
Check this out...looks like a fun web site!Space Communications and Navigation
View ArticlePattern recognition as a foundational CT skill
Brook Hall submits the following questions:Dear Colleagues, In anticipation of this week's busy agenda, I feel it inappropriate to ask my questions about my learning curve during the meeting. However,...
View ArticleRecruiting Secrets: The Power of Relationship
In our last meeting, we discussed briefly the importance of relationship in recruiting team members for our project(s). I like doing recruiting, and in most cases I find a good match between the needs...
View ArticleCloud Computing, Innovation, and FLC Students
I came across this news article and wondered, has FLC ever engaged its students in a similar manner? Will the tools students use at FLC align with, and convey, the CT vision? Maryland Education...
View ArticleRevisiting CT Framework and Rebranding CISE
In November 2009, I wrote a post about developing a framework that enables a Student Driven CT Management Program allowing students to self select and direct their studies accordingly. Today, I ran...
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