by Julia McCandless, Center for Digital Education
When we think about our greatest resources, we often forget one of the most critical assets to our nation’s future development: teachers. As demands for technology continue to rise, there is an increasing need for teachers and educators in all facets of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). To address this growing demand, the University of Texas at Austin Center for STEM Education is launching a free online computer science certification preparation course to drive professional development opportunities for teachers across the state of Texas. Designed for teachers who have prior experience in programming or coding, the course covers key topics across software design and development, programming language, and technology applications. Once educators complete the course, they are eligible to take the certification test to teach computer science to grades 8-12.
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