Rex Academy: Let's Talk Computer Science

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Rex Academy is a world class Computer Science and Technology leading platform in which we offer curriculums to schools across the nation and teach many students from grades K-12. Our podcast follows conversations with a variety of EdTech leaders about their thoughts on the current state of Education Technology in our schools across the nation and their ideas for our future! Website: https://rex.academy/ Email: info@rex.academy

  1. Exploring STEAM for all with Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez

    10/06/2023

    Exploring STEAM for all with Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez

    It’s so valuable to have a superintendent that believes in the mission of preparing kids for their future. Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez is that type of school leader. She has worked with her staff and outside universities to bring STEAM labs and robotics for her students to have access too. She also has an eye on equity and why it is important for traditionally underserved communities to have a spot at the table when it comes to science as well as computer science. More info: https://rexk12.com/ Email us at info@rexk12.com Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexk12 Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.k12/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1 Our LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rexacademy #Animations #APComputerScience #Scratch #2Dgaming #Programming #CyberSecurity #Python #InternetSafety #WebDevelopment #Networking #MobileAppdevelopment #WebDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Java #Javascript #OnlineClasses #Coding #Academy #ai #rexk12

    23 min
  2. Using Tech to Inspire Student Passions with Holly Landez

    10/06/2023

    Using Tech to Inspire Student Passions with Holly Landez

    Holly Landez has seen a lot in her tenure as Director of Digital Learning & Innovation in Copperas Cove ISD. New technology and software is an important part of learning, but many times new things can be scary. Getting students to try new things in the field of technology is such an important part of getting kids excited about computer science. More info: https://rexk12.com/ Email us at info@rexk12.com Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexk12 Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.k12/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1 Our LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rexacademy #Animations #APComputerScience #Scratch #2Dgaming #Programming #CyberSecurity #Python #InternetSafety #WebDevelopment #Networking #MobileAppdevelopment #WebDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Java #Javascript #OnlineClasses #Coding #Academy #ai #rexk12

    26 min
  3. Preparing kids for the jobs of the future with Angelin Thompson

    08/17/2023

    Preparing kids for the jobs of the future with Angelin Thompson

    In education, a lot of change happened as a result of the pandemic. Online learning became a powerful option for some students but when the pandemic ended, everyone went back to the previous way of doing school. However, at Denver Public Schools, rather than going completely back to in-person learning, they decided to keep a component of online learning available to their various students. In this episode, Angelin Thompson, Director of Expanded Academic Learning share strategies of how they’ve been able to accomplish this and what they plan to do with it going forward. More info: https://rexk12.com/ Email us at info@rexk12.com Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexk12 Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.k12/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1

    23 min
  4. What Excites You About School? with Dr Darryl Bonds

    08/11/2023

    What Excites You About School? with Dr Darryl Bonds

    In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Darryl Bonds, Principal of Falcon High School in Colorado as he shares stories of his very diverse past when it comes to different schools in this country. He also shares how he struggled with finding a computer science teacher for his high school and how Rex Academy helped him to provide a remote instructor so those students could still take the course. More info: https://rexk12.com/ Email us at info@rexk12.com Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexk12 Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.k12/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1

    17 min
  5. Changing Systems for CS with Leigh Ann DeLyser

    07/20/2023

    Changing Systems for CS with Leigh Ann DeLyser

    Leigh Ann DeLyser has a well-traveled path on her CS journey. From being raised in a mountain cabin in rural New York to working with New York City Public Schools to bring CS opportunities to all students, she believes that all students should have an opportunity to work with computer science. During this in-depth interview, she discusses what schools should focus on to make systematic change as well as the diversity of needs of both the most populous and most rural schools in our nation. More info: https://rexk12.com Email us at info@rexk12.com Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexk12 Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.k12/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1 Our LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/Rexk12

    25 min
  6. Constructing a Better Path for Learning with Gary Stager

    07/13/2023

    Constructing a Better Path for Learning with Gary Stager

    Gary Stager has dedicated his life to learning and teaching around computer science. He’s stood on the shoulders of the heavyweights in the industry and has seen his share of challenges and successes when it comes to computer science in schools. In this episode, hear his unfiltered take on where education has been to where he thinks it’s going when it comes to all things coding, AI, and beyond. More info: https://rexk12.com/ Email us at info@rexk12.com Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexk12 Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.k12/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1 #Animations #APComputerScience #Scratch #2Dgaming #Programming #CyberSecurity #Python #InternetSafety #WebDevelopment #Networking #MobileAppdevelopment #WebDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Java #Javascript #OnlineClasses #Coding #Academy #rexk12

    26 min
  7. Giving Students a Voice Through Language Learning with Rachelle Dene Poth

    06/22/2023

    Giving Students a Voice Through Language Learning with Rachelle Dene Poth

    Rachelle Dene Poth is someone who never sits idle. She’s been a language teacher for more than 20 years but also teaches classes on STEAM and emerging technologies. While she is a rapid learner, she also recognizes that the teacher doesn’t always have to be the expert when it comes to computer science. Check out her amazing stories from the classroom in this week’s episode. More info: https://rex.academy/ Email us at info@rex.academy Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexacademypage/ Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.academy/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1 Our LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rexacademy #Animations #APComputerScience #Scratch #2Dgaming #Programming #CyberSecurity #Python #InternetSafety #WebDevelopment #Networking #MobileAppdevelopment #WebDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Java #Javascript #OnlineClasses #Coding #Academy #rex #rexacademy

    20 min
  8. Always be a Learner with Dwight Jones

    06/15/2023

    Always be a Learner with Dwight Jones

    Leaders are such an important part of the conversation when it comes to elevating the importance of computer science education in schools. In this episode, we sit down with former school Superintendent Dwight Jones to discuss the how and why school leaders could leverage computer science in their schools to help students of all races and genders have access as early as elementary school. More info: https://rex.academy/ Email us at info@rex.academy Contact : 414-268-6991 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rexacademypage/ Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rex.academy/ Our twitter page https://twitter.com/rexacademy1 Our LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rexa... #Animations #APComputerScience #Scratch #2Dgaming #Programming #CyberSecurity #Python #InternetSafety #WebDevelopment #Networking #MobileAppdevelopment #WebDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Java #Javascript #OnlineClasses #Coding #Academy #rex #rexacademy

    21 min
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Rex Academy is a world class Computer Science and Technology leading platform in which we offer curriculums to schools across the nation and teach many students from grades K-12. Our podcast follows conversations with a variety of EdTech leaders about their thoughts on the current state of Education Technology in our schools across the nation and their ideas for our future! Website: https://rex.academy/ Email: info@rex.academy

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