Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot

Last week at CES, Lego introduced its new Smart Play system, with a tech-packed Smart Brick that can recognize and interact ...

Qubits Partners with Cengage School to Expand K-12 Computer Science Curriculum

Today, Qubits, a leader in K-12 computer science curriculum, announced Cengage School, part of global edtech company Cengage Group, as its exclusive partner to market, sell and distribute all computer ...
The Harvard Crimson

‘The Pinnacle of Practicality’: Harvard Computer Science Launches New AI Software Development Course

Harvard’s Computer Science department debuted a new course this semester — COMPSCI 1060: “Software Engineering with Generative AI” — an applied engineering course in which students use AI to follow ...
EdTech

Why Computer Science is the Foundation of AI Literacy

When I left the classroom 12 years ago, computer science was still treated like a niche pursuit, something for the few. Today, it’s the engine of change across every sector. In K–12 education, it is ...
Government Technology

FETC26: A 5-Year Plan for Starting an Elementary CS Program

Starting a computer science program at the elementary school level involves gathering support, explaining the “why,” letting ...
Education Week

AI Can Generate Code. Is That a Threat to Computer Science Education?

Some of Julie York’s high school computer science students are worried about what generative artificial intelligence will mean for future careers in the tech industry. If generative AI can code, then ...