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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Not being able to program a computer is like
I confess to an almost addictive love for a good analogy to explain various ideas. One analogy people use is that they can use a car without understanding how it...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Nostalgia
Last week someone on the SIGCSE mailing list mentioned that they learned to program in FORTRAN, using punch cards on an IBM 1130. Well so did I and I said so. This...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Cheating In Computer Science Classes
This story on cheating in Computer Science classes is one of those things that really makes you think. Years ago one of my students was so tired of students looking...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Where is the Computer Science at Education Technology Conferences?
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From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Make Haste Slowly
On Monday I posted a link to An idiots guide to really bad programming. It is an interesting list but as I read though it I realized that most of what is lists...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Interesting Links 15 February 2010
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From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Summer Computer Camps 2010
Last week I posted about some professional development opportunities for teachers this summer. I expect to post most in the days to come. But for now the otheriD...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Programming Contests
In various contexts the subject of programming contests has come up in conversations I have been having with both teachers and friends in industry. There are, to...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Small Basic 0.8 Now with Silverlight
There is a new version of Small Basic out this week. More details about it on the Small Basic blog but briefly: This release features: Addition...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
New Windows 7 Track on Microsoft
OK so maybe you
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Interesting Links 8 February 2010
Well did you watch the Super Bowl? I confess that I did not. I
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Bliink Web Design Competition for Texas High School Students
The Microsoft Corporation, NASA, the Texas Business & Education Coalition, and the State of Texas would like to invite you and your students to participate in the...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
What Are You Learning This Summer
No, really! Are you making your summer plans yet and do they include learning time? I have some ideas for you. First off is CS & IT run by CSTA. This is in my opinion...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Facebook Development
One of the things that came up from the panel I was on last week (that panel has prompted a bunch of blog and Twitter posts already) was that students like relevant...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
What Programming Language to Teach First?
Have you ever been asked a question that you have been asked time and again but suddenly decided you have a different answer for? One of the questions I hear aDon...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Surprise and Wonder in Computer Science
Last week I attended a workshop day at Stevens Institute of Technology where Michael Kolling, University of Kent and creator of Greenfoot was the keynote speaker...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Interesting Links 1 February 2010
All sorts of good things last week. Tops among them was a visit to Stevens Institute of Technology for a workshop with a great group of high school computer...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Can Movie Computer Screens Help Us Design Better
NPR did a story recently on the computer screens that we see in the movies. You know the ones with big read
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
DigiGirlz Days Spring Schedule
Well the latest batch of DigiGirlz Days are starting to get scheduled. What are DigiGirlz Days? They are fun, interesting and educational events, sort of like a...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson