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Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information from Alfred Thompson

Alfred Thompson's blog about teaching computer science at the K-12 level. Alfred was a high school computer science teacher for 8 years. He has also taught grades K-8 as a computer specialist. He has written several textbooks and project books for teaching Visual Basic in high school and middle school. Alfred is the K-12 Computer Science Academic Relations Manager for Microsoft and is trying to be the Microsoft Education Blogger.

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No Subject Is Boring With The Right Teacher
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Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:01 AM by Alfred Thompson | 5 Comments

2009 Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Symposium
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Posted Friday, April 17, 2009 5:45 AM by Alfred Thompson | 0 Comments

Microsoft is looking for people who have taught introductory programming
I found a blog post by the Microsoft Learning team titled Have you taught introductory developer courses-—We want you! I’ve included some of the post below. Visit the post itself for contact information if you are interested. Have you taught introductory Read More...

Posted Friday, February 20, 2009 5:19 AM by Alfred Thompson | 0 Comments

Certification 101: Getting Started with Microsoft Certification – It’s Back!
The last time one of these sessions was held I found out about it late but there was still a lot of interest. This time I found out early so I am letting you know early. If you have wanted to learn about the Microsoft Certified Professional program this Read More...

Posted Monday, February 09, 2009 5:59 AM by Alfred Thompson | 0 Comments

Are you certifiable? Are your students?
Microsoft just released a web site at www.areyoucertifiable.com that just may be the way to find out if you are ready for a professional certification. There are two sets of questions/quizzes to try out – IT Professional and Developer. The questions are Read More...

Posted Friday, February 06, 2009 9:54 AM by Alfred Thompson | 0 Comments

IT Challenge 2009 Worldwide Competition for High School and College Students Ages 16 and Over
Attention all high school students 16 and over . Are you interested in information technology? Microsoft Imagine Cup Announces the IT Challenge 2009 Worldwide Competition for High School and College Students Ages 16 and Over . This worldwide competition Read More...

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:47 PM by Alfred Thompson | 0 Comments

Learning Snacks
I received the following announcement about Learning Snacks last week. Since I am out today (minor surgery) and looking for posts for this week this was a natural. :-) Plus of course I love the idea of short presentations that have potential for introducing Read More...

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:18 AM by Alfred Thompson | 0 Comments

Certification 101: Getting Started with Microsoft Certification
Have you ever wondered about getting a Microsoft certification? Maybe as a teacher/instructor you are interested in it as a way of adding more validation to your experience as you teach professionals who are re-training or perhaps you are in a vo-tech Read More...

Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:56 PM by Alfred Thompson | 2 Comments

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