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Is it possible to win Tetris?

Is Tetris all about skill or luck? Find out in this video, where they delve into the game's mechanics.

8 Movies to Show in a Computer Science Classroom

Want to make your computer science classroom come alive? These 8 movies will help you do just that. From Hidden Figures to The Martian, these films will keep your students engaged and excited to learn.

Java toString Method

Discover how Java's toString() method can help you debug more effectively and improve code readability with this comprehensive guide.

The Importance of Soft Skills in Computer Science Education

Discover the importance of soft skills in computer science education. From communication and collaboration to critical thinking and problem solving, learn how soft skills can help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Teaching Computer Science in a Virtual Classroom: Best Practices

Discover the best practices for teaching computer science in a virtual classroom. From establishing clear communication channels to using interactive tools and providing regular feedback, learn how to create an engaging and informative virtual classroom that is fun for your students.

How to link to a specific page in a PDF

Need to link to a specific page in your online class or on a website? Turns out it's pretty easy and just takes a few extra keys.

How to change your name in the Office title bar

A few weeks ago I wanted to hide my name in the Office title bar for a video. Here's how I did it.

Notion: Invalid Zip on Export

Notion makes it quick and easy to export your data for safekeeping. But I ran into a snag where the zip file was invalid. Turns out, really easy fix.

22:30 Online Timers

I couldn't find any 22:30 timers that weren't boring, so I built a website

Todoist and Hobbies

A few weeks ago I started using Todoist to keep track of my hobbies, and it's helped keep me happy and organized

Classroom Standing Desks

I've been using a standing desk in my classroom for the past year or so, and there's no way I could go back.

Add to GitHub Team from Data File

Last week I needed a way to add a bunch of users to a GitHub team and didn't want to have to do it one at a time.

The 1 Minute To-Do List

A quick and easy tip for using a to-do list that's helped keep tasks from getting forgotten

Best AP Exam Study Books

Sometimes you just want another voice to help explain a tough concept. These books can help with that.

How to add a quote of the day to Jekyll

Last week I wanted to add a quote of the day to a Jekyll site, but since it's a static site it had to be JavaScript. Here's the code I used.

Link to Microsoft Teams Chat to Canvas

Quick and easy trick to link Microsoft Teams Chat to Canvas