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Lawmakers – not Computer Scientists – Send Students Mixed Messages on College Preparation

Washington State Rep. Drew Hansen (D-23rd District) believes that companies looking at his district as a possible location do consider computer science literacy of the local workforce in their decision-making processes. “We have 20,000 open computing jobs in the state right now, and yet our state produces only 1,200 computer science graduates each year. Who … Continue reading Lawmakers – not Computer Scientists – Send Students Mixed Messages on College Preparation →

Why Learn to Code?

  When most people think of computer programming, images like this commonly come to mind:   Seemingly matrix-like, it’s no wonder why most people are easily dissuaded from ever attempting to learn computer science, or only imagine it as the subtext of a virtual world. In reality, computer programming is more accessible than is dreamed, … Continue reading Why Learn to Code? →

While Loop Example-Spell Letter Z

  We’re beginning to flesh out the details of more advanced Penjee coding challenges, ones that require loops. We are adapting a Jeroo assignment , that I wrote for my student coders, and  we are applying it to Penjee. The goal of this assignment is straightforward :  “Spell the letter Z’ by dropping Fish .  Kids … Continue reading While Loop Example-Spell Letter Z →

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