by NCCE | Nov 7, 2025 | Teachers are Awesome!, Teaching Tails and Classroom Innovations, Uncategorized
When you think about computational thinking, you often picture advanced coding classes or high school robotics clubs. But in reality, the foundations of computational thinking should begin much earlier. Computational thinking is primarily associated with...
by NCCE | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
On September 26, 2025, the Pine Room at the Gallup District Office buzzed with energy, creativity, and collaboration as Discovery Center Assistants (DCAs) from across the region gathered for a full-day kickoff summit. NCCE trainers, Tammy Dunbar, Dixie Harper,...
by NCCE | Oct 29, 2025 | NCCE 2026 in Seattle
Each year, the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) brings inspiring voices to the stage at its annual conference to spark new ideas and perspectives for educators. At NCCE 26, happening February 25–27, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center, we are...
by NCCE | Oct 27, 2025 | AI, NCCE 2026 in Seattle
Award-winning artist and educator Tim Needles shares new, creative ideas for blending arts and AI Move over, Chihuly—here comes Tim! Whether you’re an art educator aiming to elevate your classroom, a STEM teacher eager to infuse creativity into your lessons, or...
by NCCE | Oct 21, 2025 | Accessibility, Technology Integration, Uncategorized
Educators are trained to teach in creative ways, but there’s no getting around the fact that every student learns differently. Many teaching methods can effectively engage diverse learners, but neurodiverse students with conditions like ADHD, autism spectrum...