intro to stem careers for middle schoolers
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The future is bright for technology …and for tech jobs.
Everyone in this room uses technology as a consumer.
Computers. Mobile Phones. Social Media.
No one in this room, if they use technology right now, is suddenly
going to stop using it.
No one in this room, if they play video games right now, is suddenly going to
stop playing them.
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Computers. Video Games. Websites. And More!Fun Careers Involving Math
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Intro to JavaScript Through Minecraft
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JavaScript
JavaScript n. – a powerful computer programming language, commonly used to create video games, websites, and smartphone app’s
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Minecraft Mods
“mod” (short for “modification”) n. – an alteration to video game code, allowing the game to work in ways other than originally intended.v
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