Spring Reflection Reminder for March 1 ★ Teach & complete at least 1 lesson and complete a reflection. For the lesson, choose from the following lesson plan options: Careers Writing and reflecting with the students on their learning using research-based Writing Strategies Computational Thinking Block Coding Cutebot … [Read more...] about Lesson Reflections are due March 1
Tell you and your students CODERS story. Tell a Pixar Story. Try out this form and share a draft of your story. Use this link with your students as well. Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, [the students, the teacher, whoever the story is about]. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___. After you write your story, take a few … [Read more...] about Tell your “Pixar” Story
All CODERS current and past participants are invited to view and share stories through our newsletter. Please take a moment to read about upcoming opportunities. View the CODERS Newsletter. … [Read more...] about CODERS Newsletter is Out!
Here is the CODERS Directory for 2023! Find names, photos, emails, and phone numbers of CODERS administration and all of the project participants. Directory Link … [Read more...] about CODERS Directory for 2023
After completing a CODERS lesson, you will reflect on those lessons. We collected reflections last year. Some of you may remember Dr. Davis asking for those. Take a moment to review the lesson reflections. Click through and view the reflections for each of the lessons/concepts. This link will be available through June 16. If you would like access after that, please email Keri … [Read more...] about Lesson Reflections: What Stories Do They Tell?
Interesting article on the increasing demand for degrees in Computer Science. While UC-Berkeley has over 2,000, Missouri State University has nearly 300. Talk with Dr. Iqbal for any questions. Demand for computer science classes has overwhelmed many US campuses in recent years, with growth in student numbers not matched by similar expansions in faculty or facilities. UC … [Read more...] about Career CX: Computer Science Demand Grows Exponentially
Here are the CODER regroup dates for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. September 21 October 17 November 7 February 27: CODERS Competition Day. Bring your students. These meetings will all be held in the PSU Ballroom from 8:30-4:00. We plan on these meetings to be from 8:30-4:00. We know the student day will require some adjustments in time which we will figure … [Read more...] about 2023-2024 CODERS Regroup Dates
Congratulations on your selection to participate in the CODERS Summer Launch Experience. Tammi, Razib, Andrew, Diana, Judith, and I are excited to see you Monday-Thursday, June 5-8 on the campus of Missouri State University in Cheek 151. This is a change from four to five days. We hope you are okay with this! We will meet from 8:30-4:30. Coffee, conversation, and supply pick-up … [Read more...] about Welcome 2023 CODERS Colleagues
New STEM-specific scholarships ignite students’ ability to attend college. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Missouri State University $1.5 million to provide scholarships to students interested in science, technology, engineering and math over the next six years. Submit your scholarship applications today. … [Read more...] about STEM Scholarships
Last year's Middle School Writing Conference proved inspiring to say the least. On the morning of Friday, May 10, 2019, the buzz of voices subsided with the house lights in the Plaster Student Union Theater. Illuminated by the soft glow of the stage, hundreds of students leaned forward in their seats, eyes wide, several mouths agape, all submerged in a state of … [Read more...] about Writing. Community. Power.
The photos from Write Now showcase the joy of writing and community in the Ozarks. We want to thank our inspiring keynote speaker, Shaun Tomson, and dedicated presenters, as well as the amazing teachers and students in attendance. We could not have done it without each and every one of you and we look forward to doing it all again at the Middle School Writing Conference on … [Read more...] about You ask. We deliver.
As you may have noticed, our High School Writing Conference has a new name – Write Now: A One-Day Conference to Engage and Motivate All Writers. This year, we not only invite high school students but those in University to share in the experience of a lifetime. We are thrilled to bring Shaun Tomson, best-selling author and world champion surfer, to campus again. Check out … [Read more...] about Not Just Rebranding, We’re Expanding
Nancy Allen, New York Times bestselling author and Missouri State faculty, will be presenting at the opening session of the 2018 High School Writing Conference held on the Missouri State University Campus. Allen’s latest book, Juror #3, co-authored with James Patterson, is a #1 New York Times best seller. Nancy Allen is the author of the Ozarks Mystery Series, published … [Read more...] about New York Times Bestselling Author at 2018 High School Writing Conference