A day after Netflix announced that it will resume production on House of Cards without star Kevin Spacey, the streaming service has dropped another cast member from an original series amid sexual misconduct accusations. A spokesperson for the streaming service confirmed today that Danny Masterson has been dropped from its comedy series, The Ranch, after four women have accused the actor of… Read More
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Who benefits most when kids learn to code? Tech companies.
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Over the past five years, the idea that computer programming – or “coding” – is the key to the future for both children and adults alike has become received wisdom in the United States. The aim of making computer science a “new basic” skill for all Americans has driven the formation of dozens of nonprofit organizations, coding schools and policy programs.
As the third annual Computer Science Education Week begins, it is worth taking a closer look at this recent coding craze. The Obama administration’s “Computer Science For All” initiative and the Trump administration’s new effort are both based on the idea that computer programming is not only a fun and exciting activity, but a necessary skill for the jobs of the future. Read more…
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View More Who benefits most when kids learn to code? Tech companies.Sheryl Sandberg says we need access to computer science education
At today’s Computer Science Education Week kickoff, the theme was women in coding. In the U.S., just 18 percent of computer science college graduates are women. Hence why tech leaders like Microsoft’s Peggy Johnson, Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki took to the stage at the College of San Mateo to discuss the importance of getting young girls… Read More
Code.org raises $12 million from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others
Code.org, the non-profit organization that aims to increase access to computer science education, has raised $12 million in philanthropic funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Infosys Foundation USA and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The announcement came as part of a Computer Science Education Week kickoff event in San Mateo. Meanwhile, eight states, 76 school districts and 102… Read More
Nexto replaces boring audio guides with tourism games
What if you could play with landmarks instead of just touring them? Nexto is turning audio guides into games to make sightseeing more interactive. Launching today as part of TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin‘s Battlefield competition, Nexto is partnering with tourist destinations to help them attract more visitors and earn more money to fund culture. “We wanted to make heritage more… Read More
20 critical startup truths no one will tell you
Some knowledge is so important, everyone assumes everyone already knows it. But they don’t, especially in the tech world where things move so fast that most people are faking. But Stripe’s Patrick McKenzie spends his time helping the payment platform’s startup customers survive, and now he’s laid out 20 crucial learnings everyone should read. Click or scroll through… Read More
Facebook launches new tool to help connect users with mentors
Mentors often play a crucial role in helping people achieve their goals. Now, Facebook wants to help foster those relationships all in one place.
The social media giant launched a new product Wednesday called Mentorship and Support, which will connec…
17 STEM-focused gifts to inspire kids to learn coding and love robotics
This year’s STEM gift guide reflects the boom in ‘educational’ techie toys — featuring programmable and controllable robots of all stripes and shapes, as well as some fully fledged learn-to-code computers and a few lower tech alternatives for variety. Read More
Pip is a retro games console for kids to learn coding
Another UK startup is using Pi electronics as the foundation for an edtech business idea, and Kickstarter to try to crowdfund their product: A learn-to-code retro games console. Read More
View More Pip is a retro games console for kids to learn codingDuolingo can now help you learn Chinese
Earlier this year, Duolingo launched its Japanese course, which marked the first time the popular language learning service offered support for an Asian language. Since then, it’s also launched support for Korean and starting today, you can use the services mobile and web apps to learn Chinese (or, to be more precise, Modern Standard Mandarin), too. The company notes that a Chinese… Read More
10 reasons NYU’s growing presence in Brooklyn makes it the best place to be for tech lovers and creatives
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Innovation and entrepreneurship are two of the most essential skill sets for today’s students. These skill sets are key in preparing them for their future careers, no matter the industry.
NYU is harnessing the importance of technology and creativity, offering students a variety of programs and resources that will set them up for a successful future. Here are ten reasons why NYU in Brooklyn is leading the way in innovative education.
1. Brooklyn’s booming tech scene
In the last ten years, Brooklyn has gone from just another New York City borough to a bustling hub for entrepreneurship. The Brooklyn Tech Triangle — made up of Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard — is home to more than 1,350 innovative companies, making it the perfect place for cutting-edge research and education. Read more…
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View More 10 reasons NYU’s growing presence in Brooklyn makes it the best place to be for tech lovers and creativesFacebook will teach the unemployed digital/social media skills in 30 cities
Whether it’s to “bring the world closer together” or improve its public image, Facebook today announced Community Boost. It’s a program travelling to 30 cities around the U.S. in 2018 that will teach digital job skills to the unemployed, Internet literacy to those just getting online, startup methodology to entrepreneurs, and customer growth to small business… Read More