CS Unplugged

CS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. We originally developed this so that young students could dive head-first into Computer Science, experiencing the kinds of questions and challenges that computer scientists experience, but without having to learn programming first.

Annenberg Learner

As part of its mission to advance excellent teaching in American schools, Annenberg Learner funds and distributes educational video programs – with coordinated online and print materials – for the professional development of K-12 teachers. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home, with videos that exemplify excellent teaching. Annenberg Learner also partners with impactful organizations to provide other means of achieving this goal. As part of the Annenberg Foundation, Learner supports the Foundation’s mission to encourage the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.

K-12 educators, students, and lifelong learners may access Annenberg Learner resources for free at Learner.org.

Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

This course is designed to help participants examine the implications of constructivism for learning and teaching in science, mathematics, and technology focused areas. Course readings, discussions, and assignments will examine constructivist views of learning, research on students' ideas and idea-based interactions, research on instructional approaches taking student ideas into account, and challenges in implementing constructivist perspectives in instruction.

Bebras

Bebras is an international initiative aiming to promote Informatics (Computer Science, or Computing) and computational thinking among school students at all ages. Participants are usually supervised by teachers who may integrate the Bebras challenge in their teaching activities. The challenge is performed at schools using computers or mobile devices.

ambitious science teaching

This website is a resource hub designed to help teachers implement more challenging and engaging science instruction in the classroom. It focuses on enabling all students to participate in core scientific practices and understand important scientific concepts. It provides a wealth of teacher guides, videos, tools, and instructional materials to support K-12 (Kindergarten through 12th grade) science teachers in learning and implementing this framework.

youcubed

Youcubed is a research center at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, co-founded in 2013 by Professor Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams. We conduct research, design curriculum, and develop professional learning offerings centered around creative mindset mathematics. Our work transforms insights from research in neuroscience and mathematics education into practical classroom resources that help students experience math as accessible, visual, and beautiful.