CS First
Google for Education,
Jun 17, 2021
As Richard Byrne summarizes, "CS First is a free computer science curriculum designed specifically for classroom use." Basically, you set up your class (Google will ask you some questions about what class you're teaching and what tools you've used) and then you offer a set of basic hands-on activities recommended by the classroom engine. Actual programming exercises "teach students the basics of block-based coding and Scratch." Why would Google do this? Beyond there being an industry-wide need for more talent, Google is also able to foster a way of thinking and reasoning about problem-solving in general, as well as to introduce people to Google's own technology and the how the company approaches emerging challenges in general. See also: Google's tech toolkit for families and guardians.
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