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Horstmann: Moving From Java to C++
Written for students who take their first programming course in Java and the second course in C++, this article explains how to transfer Java programming skills to a substantial subset of C++.
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Dick Baldwin: Similarities and Differences Between Java and C++
A tutorial explaining the similarities and differences between the two computer programming languages Java and C++.
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Learn Cpp
A series of step-by-step tutorials devoted to teaching how to program in C++. No prior programming experience required.
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Iae Pedia: Computational Thinking
Find some facts behind computational thinking, learn the history of this problem solving method, and understand how it affects different disciplines.
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Computers for Creativity: Building With Code
Using the Khan Academy Computer Science platform, sixth graders at Los Altos School District build using code. They create art by writing programs in a JavaScript implementation of the Processing language called Processing.js.
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Processing.js: Processing Visualization Language
Whether an advanced Processing developer or completely new, whether a pro with web technologies or just getting started, Processing.js bridges the gap between these two powerful technologies.
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Processing.org: Examples
Several short, prototypical programs exploring the basics of computer programming with Processing.
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Quick Start Computing: Computational Thinking [Pdf]
This short article clearly illustrates the need for teaching computational thinking in the schools. It lays out the foundation of teaching these skills across grade levels.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Presentations on Cs and Technology for Young Children
Teach young children the basics of computer science and computational thinking skills through this collection of ready to use presentations aimed to engage young learners.
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W3 Schools: Html Canvas Tutorial
Learn how to use HTML canvas, a programming element used to draw graphics on a web page.
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Csta: Computational Thinking: A Digital Age Skill for Everyone [Pdf]
The National Science Foundation asked a group of thought leaders to bring the concepts of computational thinking to the K-12 classroom.
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Exploring Computer Science: Computational Thinking for Everyone
The head of the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, Jeannette M. Wing, presents her vision that computational thinking will be a fundamental skill used by everyone in the world by the middle of the 21st Century.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Children and Technology: Collaborative Creative Writing
Young scholars collaborate to create a story together at the same time using Google shared document.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computer Programming: Intro to Js: Drawing & Animation
In these tutorials, you'll learn how to use the JavaScript language and the Processing JS library to create fun drawings and animations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Html/css: Making Webpages
This tutorial instructs students how to use HTML and CSS to make webpages.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computer Programming: Html/js: Making Webpages Interactive
Learn how to combine previous knowledge of HTML/CSS with knowledge of JavaScript to make webpages interactive.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computer Programming: Meet the Professional
Find out about the diversity in the careers of computer science and computer programmers by meeting people in this field from all over the word.
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W3 Schools: Sql Tutorial
This SQL tutorial will teach you how to use SQL to access and manipulate data in various database systems.
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Google: Blockly Games
A series of educational games that teach programming to students. It is designed for children who have not had prior experience with computer programming. By the end of these games, players are ready to use conventional text-based...
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Tutorials Point: Learn Java Programming
This tutorial gives a complete understanding of Java. It will take you through simple and practical approach while learning Java programming language.
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Medialoot: How to Design an I Os 7 Inspired I Phone App Screen
Walk through the steps involved to create a thin, flat iOS 7- inspired design concept for a user profile app screen. By using these simple techniques create stunning, minimal app interfaces.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: What Is Code?
Learn all about coding including some background of what it is and how it works. Play a game that helps with the understanding of what can be programmed.
Code.org
Code Studio: Computer Science: Course 4
Middle level young scholars delve deeper into computer programming topics to identify flexible solutions to more complex problems, to ultimately create games and stories they can share.
Code.org
Code Studio: Computer Science: Course 2
For readers with no prior computer programming experience, young scholars create programs to solve problems and create interactive games or stories to share with others.