Computer Science (Coding)

Computing Science Education Week 2021 is Dec. 6-12. In this video we'll look at 4 easy ways to get your students involved with little to no preparation or expertise. We'll also look at WHY you might wish to use your precious class time for these types of activities.

This is an online course that teaches the principles that underlie the science of computing and develops the thinking skills that computer scientists use.

The Canadian Computing Competition is a challenge for secondary school students with an interest in programming. It is an opportunity for students to test their ability in designing, understanding and implementing algorithms.

Codecademy's free "basic" membership offers introductory courses students can work through, covering gaming, web design, data science and other computer science and job development topics. Registration required.

Code Club is a global network of free coding clubs for 9–13 year olds.

CodeHS is a platform for helping schools teach computer science. They provide web-based curriculum, teacher tools and resources, and professional development.

This YouTube channel, hosted by Daniel Shiffman, introduces viewers to coding programs and fundamentals. The videos (which vary greatly in length) are informative, easy-to-follow, and fun, providing a perfect way to get students excited about the world of STEM.

This website, from the University of Waterloo's Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, teaches computer programming.

CS for All Teachers is a virtual community of practice, welcoming all teachers from PreK through high school who are interested in teaching computer science.

CS Unplugged is a collection of free teaching material that teaches Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.

Exploring Computer Science is a year-long, research-based, high school intro-level computer science curriculum and teacher professional development program that focuses on broadening participation in computing.

This organization offers free videos, articles, and interactive coding lessons.

Girls Who Code is an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology by teaching girls computer science, bravery, and sisterhood. This program is now available in Canada.

This site has information about Hour of Code events, as well as tutorials and activities.

Open P-TECH assists young people and educators in learning the basics in topics including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, as well as soft skills. Until recently, the P-TECH program has been provided as a model affiliated with schools. Now students who are 16 and older can register and participate on their own.

Browse this collection resources, discussions and activities about Scratch. Ideas and lessons for using Scratch across the curriculum are included.

SoloLean is a free platform for learning to code. The app offers access to 2,000 courses, tailored from people with a range of skills, from beginner to professional. The company also curates lesson tracks, such as "Become a Data Scientist," "Become a Web Developer" and "Become a Full Stack Developer." Registration required. Note: This is an ad-heavy site.

VEXcode Virtual Robot is a free web-based tool for delivering computer science lessons for those who don't have access to a physical VEX Robot at home. There are no software installations required, and the program functions on all major desktops and tablets.