Computer science drives job growth and innovation throughout our economy and society. According to Code.org: computing occupations make up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM fields, making Computer Science one of the most in-demand college degrees. Most students, however, do not have the opportunity to learn coding.

Thank you to the Smoky Mountain Robotics team along with Cullowhee Valley School and Fairview School from Jackson County Public Schools, NC for some great demonstrations this week at NCCAT for teachers!

They were here for the program - "Lego Robotics 2.0."

Here is a neat way to celebrate #NationalRoboticsWeek - kids can learn to build their own robotic hand. Click Here to learn more.

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Looking for professional development? NCCAT can help. Click here for a list of upcoming programs.

Great work going on at "Girls in STEM: Getting and Keeping Their Interest" in Ocracoke. Check some of it out at this FlipGrid they have created. Good job!

Click here to view it.

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ISTE has some great ideas for learning with tech this year!

"Why not commit to trying one new thing this year to get your students learning with technology. We’ll even make it easy for you. Whether you want to get started with coding, boost your students media literacy, or inspire them with global collaboration projects to fulfill their role as digital citizens, we’ve got some lesson ideas and educator-tested resources to help you get started."

Click here for the resources.

Participants in the NCCAT program "The Maker Mindset" have continued the learning with a Facebook group after the event in Cullowhee May 7-10.