
Computer Science For All
Partnering with North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction and national organizations to create greater exposure and opportunities for students in North Carolina to explore computer science.
Updates
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Code.org Collaborates with Friday Institute for New Virtual PD Model
In an effort to support Code.org partners across the country to deliver high-quality summer professional development, the Friday Institute has partnered with Code.org for their first-ever virtual summer workshop model in place of in-person workshops.
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Friday Institute Expands Offerings for Online Professional Learning for Educators
To continue our commitment to support educators and provide resources for teaching and learning even during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are extending our course offerings.
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EdNC: Perspective | Friday Institute Champions STEM
EdNC highlights the Friday Institute for their monthly feature, the NC STEM ScoreCard, which builds broader awareness of how P-20 STEM education is being nurtured across North Carolina.
Selected Projects
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Code.org Professional Learning PartnershipThe Friday Institute has partnered with Code.org as a Professional Learning Partner, joining a nationwide network to support efforts to expand access to computer science in K-12 schools.
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Code.org Summer 2020 Virtual Professional Learning ProgramDesigned to support the Code.org network of partners across the country, this collaboration represents our shared commitment to providing a viable, local alternative to in-person learning experiences this summer at a time of limited mobility and great uncertainty due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Game-Changing Research Incentive Program (GRIP): Computer Science for All K-12 StudentsThis project will establish NC State as a national center addressing the critical need to provide pre-college students with foundational knowledge and skills in computational thinking.
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PRIME: Engaging STEM Undergraduate Students in Computer Science with Intelligent Tutoring SystemsThe PRIME project has the overarching objective of transforming introductory computing for STEM majors by creating an intelligent tutoring system that provides individualized problem-solving and motivational support.
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Teaching the Beauty and Joy of Computing Curriculum Online CourseThe Teaching the Beauty and Joy of Computing (BJC) Curriculum MOOC-Ed will help you be successful in teaching the AP Computer Science Principles course, whether you are new or experienced at programming and at using project-based, student-inquiry approaches in your classroom.