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Hackety Hack

August 07, 2013

This is a great resource for Maine students in the 1-to-1 laptop program. Programming 101 with no experience needed. Check it out.

Kids Ruby

August 07, 2013

This is an open source multi-platform to teach kids the Ruby programming language.

Best Development Challenge Ever? Teach Coding

August 07, 2013

If you?re a developer with a flexible work schedule, think about volunteering at a school on your way to work. If you?re a teacher, try reaching out to a tech company or university nearby.

Tyler Technologies builds work force through internships

August 05, 2013

'I could not ask for a better career than what I have now,' says Najum, who had a competing post-graduation job offer outside the state but chose to stay in Maine for its quality of life and the positive work environment he had found at Tyler. 'It's in my blood. It's something I dream about.'

Code for Good Challenge

July 26, 2013

An interesting model to support good causes and also demonstrate skills to future employers.

Computing and Tech Training Classes

July 26, 2013

The Maine Adult Ed portal lists computing and technology training courses at adult education locations around the state.

Scalable Game Design for Public Schools

July 25, 2013

Game design appears to be a promising approach to interest K-12 students in Computer Science... Over a number of years, we have explored how to achieve a functional balance by creating a curriculum that combines increasingly complex game designs, computational thinking patterns and authoring tools.

NSF provides $5.2 Million grant to create new AP computing principles course

July 22, 2013

To help ensure that more high school students are prepared to pursue postsecondary education in computer science, the NSF is making a four-year, $5.2 million grant to the College Board?s Advanced Placement Program to fund the creation of AP Computer Science Principles.

Internal Drive Summer Camps

July 22, 2013

iD Tech Camps provides week-long day and overnight technology camps for students ages 7-17, and teen academies for ages 13-18.

Emagination Computer Camps

July 22, 2013

This is a great opportunity for Maine students interested in computer programming and game design to get involved in.