Students can combine the magic of making with the power of programming across a variety of different products using Microsoft MakeCode, a free, open-sourced platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming. Students who are new to coding can start with colored blocks that they drag and drop onto their workspace to construct their programs. An interactive simulator provides students with immediate feedback on how their program is running and makes it easy to test and debug their code. When they are ready, students can move into a full-featured JavaScript editor with code snippets, tooltips, and error detection to help them. The MakeCode website displays videos that demonstrate how some schools and educators are creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences using the MakeCode platform. Also on the website, teachers will find freecurriculum and projects to help bring MakeCode into the classroom.
BYJU’SSummer Camp 2022 is the largest virtual summer camp for youth aged 6–18. Students will have the opportunity to participate in 10 classes from world-renowned experts, including scientists, mathematicians, and even a cool robot.
The STEM for All Multiplex is an online, free, interactive platform featuring more than 1,600 short videos that showcase federally funded projects aimed at transforming science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science learning.
Developed by researchers at TERC and Tuft University’s Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), the Designing Biomimetic Robots curriculum challenges middle school students to learn about biomimicry by interweaving engineering, biology, robotics, and computer programming concepts through a series of engaging and practical tasks.