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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · 6d

Be a part of the dialogue and bridge the gap between research findings and classroom practices with the #CSEd Discussion Group! For more details on each week's topics, visit us at bit.ly/CSEdDiscussi...

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · 14d

🚀 Curious about AI in education research?
Join Soc of Research on Ed Effectiveness (SREE)'s hosting of AI for Education Research: Tools & Tenets by Dr. Julie M. Smith.

Hands-on exploration + guiding principles for responsible AI use.

🗓 Oct 2, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM ET

🔗 Register: bit.ly/AI-ED-Research

AI for Education Research: Tools and Tenets
with Dr. Julie M. Smith

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · 19d

🚀 Curious about AI in education research?
Join Soc of Research on Ed Effectiveness (SREE)'s hosting of AI for Education Research: Tools & Tenets by Dr. Julie M. Smith.

Hands-on exploration + guiding principles for responsible AI use.

🗓 Oct 2, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM ET

🔗 Register: bit.ly/AI-ED-Research

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · 21d

We’re excited to share this on behalf of our colleagues and collaborators at the University of Toronto Mississauga.

The Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences is hiring an:
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Computer Science (Full-Time)!

academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30533

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 AI is changing classrooms fast - and schools are working hard to keep up. From 📚 academic integrity to 🔐 data privacy, the challenges are real.

That’s why IACE, MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, and Diamond Shoals Productions created a guidebook 🎓📒

👉 bit.ly/School-AI-Guide

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Be a part of the dialogue and bridge the gap between research findings and classroom practices with the #CSEd Discussion Group! For more details on each week's topics, visit us at bit.ly/CSEdDiscussi...

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 3

Want to learn how to make robust claims about group differences over time?

Join our webinar hosted by Society for Research on Ed Effectiveness (SREE) by Dr. Joe Tise: Strengthening #Validity of Claims Through Measurement #Invariance Testing in #CSEd.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/Valid-Claims-Testing

Strengthening Validity of Claims Through Measurement Invariance Testing
with Dr. Joseph Tise

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Aug 27

Want to learn how to make robust claims about group differences over time?

Join our webinar hosted by Society for Research on Ed Effectiveness (SREE) by Dr. Joe Tise: Strengthening #Validity of Claims Through Measurement #Invariance Testing in #CSEd.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/Valid-Claims-Testing

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thinking about a longitudinal study? They can be powerful—but also resource intensive. In our upcoming webinar hosted by SREE, we’ll walk you thru feasibility planning to see if your study is practical before you dive in.

August 26, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Register: bit.ly/Assess-Feasibility

Webinar on assessing feasibility for longitudinal education research, August 26th, 11am ET

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re thrilled to once again partner with the @MarkCuban Foundation AI Bootcamp 💻, building on our shared mission to bring equitable, high-quality AI ed to underserved high school students 🎓.

Here’s to powering the next generation of AI innovators together! 🌟

markcubanai.org/case-studies...

IACE proudly partners with the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp.

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thinking about a longitudinal study? They can be powerful—but also resource intensive. In our upcoming webinar hosted by SREE, we’ll walk you thru feasibility planning to see if your study is practical before you dive in.

August 26, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Register: bit.ly/Assess-Feasibility

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Jul 21

This Friday (7/25), join Dr. Julie Smith as she shares research from the Eng PLUS alliance on factors impacting gender balance in university engineering programs. 👩🔬⚙️

#Engineering #WomenInSTEM #HigherEd

👉 Register now virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔗 Learn more: www.conecd.info

Flier noting that Dr. Julie Smith will present a paper on examining possible factors associated with gender balance in postsecondary engineering education on July 25th at noon EST.

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Jul 2

Be a part of the dialogue and bridge the gap between research findings and classroom practices with the #CSEd Discussion Group! For more details on each week's topics, visit us at buff.ly/3Ww0Mrs

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Jun 18

"What We Know about the Literacy Development of K‑2 Black Boys" 👦🏾

🔍 Our recent systematic literature review examines 46 studies focused on the early literacy experiences of Black boys in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

📖 Read more at bit.ly/Lit-Dev-of-K...

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Jun 9

💡 Dream big, think boldly, and let time reveal your genius! 🚀✨

#AdaLovelace #FutureThinker #LimitlessMind

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Jun 6

Be a part of the dialogue and bridge the gap between research findings and classroom practices with the #CSEd Discussion Group! For more details on each week's topics, visit us at buff.ly/3Ww0Mrs

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · May 26

🌎 The world’s biggest challenges need diverse minds to solve them! 💡 Different perspectives drive innovation.

#TimBernersLee #DiversityOfThought #InnovateTogether

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · May 12

💻 Learning to code = learning to think! 🧠 Computer science isn’t just about computers; it’s about problem-solving and creativity.

#SteveJobs #CodeYourFuture

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 29

How is data being used to support engineering students more effectively? 📊🔧

Our latest publication dives into the role of data in designing and improving interventions that help engineering students thrive.

Read the full paper here: bit.ly/data-in-engi...

#EngineeringEducation #StudentSuccess

Image of kids constructing a bridge with the title of the paper and the link (bit.ly/data-in-engineering)

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 28

Never stop pursuing a system that creates a better life for all.

#knowledge #science #resilience

When knowledge is threatened, don’t just mourn it. Build around it. Not with rage but with the kind of resolve that moves through spreadsheets and shared documents, late nights and collective purpose. Because science is only as resilient as the people who refuse to let it die.

Dr. Phillip Levin
April 22, 2025

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 25

We’re excited to share our latest work, presented at #SITE2025 in Orlando, FL, last month! This paper explores how coaching can empower educators and build stronger CS foundations for all students.

📝 Read about and access the paper here: bit.ly/cs-coaching

Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 24

Did know that ~20% of all undergraduate students are parents? Dr. Julie Smith, Senior Ed Researcher at IACE, recently published new research shedding light on challenges shaping the journeys of student parents studying engineering.

📖 Read more at bit.ly/Engr-Student...

#EngineeringEducation

What do we know about engineering students who are parents?

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 23

📣 Grounded in values, driven by innovation—our new mission statement reflects our renewed commitment to supporting AI, CS, and cybersecurity education through evidence.

#CSEd #AIEd #CybersecurityEd

Our mission is to advance computing, AI, and cybersecurity education through rigorous research that strengthens student success and expands opportunities for all students.

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 17

Interested in teaching computer science in grades 5–12? This handy guide from Discovery Partners Institute's IWERC highlights CS teaching endorsement programs available across Illinois.

bit.ly/CS-Teaching-...

Computer science teaching endorsement programs in Illinois

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Institute for Advancing Computing Education @csedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 14

Greatness often comes from the most unexpected places. 🌟

#AlanTuring #BelieveInPotential #Innovation