Coding and Computer Science Resources
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Code.org provides free curricula for teachers and students, along with hour of code activities and teacher professional development.
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Computer Science Teachers Association is a professional organization for computer science teachers. Basic membership is free and allows you to join the local Colorado Chapter, which facilitates the annual Rock CS Conference, which takes place in early June.
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Harvard has made many of their online courses available for free or for a small fee, including many computer science courses.
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Meshroom is a free, open-source 3D Reconstruction Software based on the AliceVision framework.
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SketchUp is 3D design software, including a free version, which can be used with their (free) SketchUp for Schools curriculum.
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TinkerCad is a free 3D modeling and design program that can be used for 3D printing, electronics and coding. It plays nicely with Chromebooks, so it is a great initial tool to introduce 3D design and the built-in tutorials/lessons provide general guidance on getting started.
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Unity Learn provides a variety of resources, including free professional development/training on how to use the unity VR platform and VR development platform. They offer certification training/exams and they partnered with Meta to provide grants for teachers to acquire refurbished Oculus headsets. [Resource Links Doc from VR for Educators Course] [Education License Grant] [Palmer HS Student VR Projects]
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