CS Bytes
What is a CS Byte by Nextech?
In order to understand a byte, it is good to define a bit. A bit is the smallest piece of information a computer can store; a single binary digit. A bit can be either a 0 or a 1.
A byte is a unit of data that is eight bits long. The bytes allow users to communicate with computers by creating and storing single characters (letters, numbers and symbols). While single bytes are not as big and powerful as a megabyte (MB) which uses 8,000,000 bits, they are very mighty as they are able to generate basic information to the computer and its user.
A Nextech CS Byte is exactly the same thing. It is a taste of a specific computer science concept, topic or theme that we have carefully created, adapted or curated resources and activities for educators making it easy to bring those topics into their classrooms. Join us virtually as we present a variety of Nextech CS Bytes.
What Does a CS Byte Include?
Interested in a topic but missed the live session? Explore the CS Byte page to find the following resources included in each CS Byte.
- Each Nextech CS Byte includes:
- A set or series of lessons
- Implementation ideas and suggested time frames
- Additional materials and resources
- Recorded video of the Nextech CS Bytes webinars
Nextech CS Bytes Topics (more coming soon!)
- CS Reads (coming Fall 2024)
- CS for Winter Break (coming Fall 2024)
- CSEdWeek (coming Fall 2024)
- Paper Prototyping (coming Fall 2024)
- CS for Valentine’s Day (coming Spring 2025)
- Getting Started with Micro:bits (coming Spring 2025)
- CS in Music (coming Spring 2025)
- Outside, Unplugged Computer Science (coming Spring 2025)
- Elementary School Data Detectives (coming Spring 2025)
- Middle School Data Detectives (coming Spring 2025)
Upcoming CS Bytes Webinars
- CS Reads (Fall 2024)
- Date: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
- Time: 1-2 PM ET
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- CS for Winter Break (Fall 2024)
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
- Time: 1-2 PM ET
- Watch Link
- CSEdWeek (Fall 2024)
- Date: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
- Time: 3-4 PM ET
- Watch Link