CSTA has recently produced a brand new Members Benefit brochure. If you have not received a copy, you can access it by clicking on the Membership Information tab on the CSTA website.
Or- if, like me, you are terribly busy as it is the beginning of the school year and you do not hardly have time to read this blog, let alone, all the text in the brochure, let me sum it all up for you!
What Are Your Member Benefits in a Nutshell?
1) Communications
a. The Voice: bimonthly, relevant and engaging articles and classroom ideas
b. The Advocate Blog: ~1-2 times per week- sharing of new ideas and current issues
c. CSTA Connector: quarterly- keeps institutional members connected to key CS Education strategies
d. The Globe: quarterly e-newsletter for international members- provides global perspective on CS education
2) Curriculum Resources
a. Web Repository: searchable database of peer reviewed lesson plans
b. CSTA K-12 Science Standards: core set of learning objectives for computer science curriculum
3) Policy Resources
Five different documents designed to help YOU advocate for Computer Science Education at the local, state, and national levels. These, as well as other items such as an advocacy tool kit, can be found under the Advocacy/Outreach tab on the main CSTA Website.
4) Professional Development
a. CS&IT: the annual conference focused on K-12 CS Education
b. Professional Development Videos: includes presentations and panels from various CSTA Events
c. CS Snipits Podcasts: provide a quick look at interesting CS education topics or people.
5) Career Resources
Simply too many to mention by name, but that is a good thing! Items vary in design from career brochures, classroom posters, lesson plans, research on the latest in CS education, and promotion of CS Education Week. All items are accessible online and links to specific resources can be found embedded in the membership brochure!
So What now? Simple. Access and use some of your member benefits today! Keep in mind, to access some of these resources you will need to set up your ACM Web Account. If you have not already done this, instructions are available in the Member Benefit Brochure! We hope that you will take full advantage of the resources available to you in the quest to see CS Education expanded throughout the globe!
Mindy Hart
At-Large Representative
Membership Committee Chairperson