# CodeHS JavaScript Insider: Spring Themed Project and Extension Ideas, Updated Intro to Programming Course, & more!
Published: 2024-04-24
Category: Newsletter
Category URL: https://codehs.com/blog/category/newsletter
Tags: computer-science, education, coding, Course Insider
Tag URLs: computer-science (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/computer-science-2), education (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/education), coding (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/coding), Course Insider (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/course-insider)
URL: https://codehs.com/blog/codehs-javascript-insider-spring-themed-project-and-extension-ideas-updated-intro-to-programming-course-and-more-cm3epgi84007o7rdu14nul4t1

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## **📚 Spring Themed Projects**

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We love using projects from the CodeHS Project Catalog to throw some seasonal fun into our courses. Here are a few JavaScript projects that are perfect to implement in your classroom this spring.

- [Gardening 101](https://codehs.com/curriculum/projects/19885)
- [Time and Space](https://codehs.com/curriculum/projects/19907)
- [Images from Memorial Day](https://codehs.com/curriculum/projects/20380)

[Explore the Project Catalog](https://codehs.com/curriculum/projects?language=1)

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## **🐕 Updating Intro to Programming with Karel Course**

In the summer of 2022, we released Corgi, our updated Intro to JavaScript course that replaced our original Golden version. In this update, we created new videos, improved pedagogy, and transitioned from JavaScript ES5 to ES6 syntax.

This summer we will be releasing an updated version of our **Intro to Programming with Karel (Ace)** course so that it includes this new content. While the structure of Ace will be largely unchanged, it will reflect more current programming practices and be better aligned to our JavaScript courses, which is helpful for those students looking to learn more JavaScript in the future.

[View the Ace Course Overview](https://codehs.com/course/23238/overview)

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## **💸 CodeHS Scholarship Program**

_Calling All High School Seniors!_

CodeHS is proud to invite all eligible students to apply for the third year of the CodeHS Scholarship!

Review the scholarship eligibility requirements and learn how your students can apply today. **All applications are due by May 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT.**

[Help Your Students Apply](https://codehs.notion.site/codehs/2023-CodeHS-Scholarship-Program-6fe2b585a4ce4d208fe08fd67b62ff42)

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## 🧠 **Coding in the Wild Blog**

The [Coding the Wild](http://codinginthewild.com/) posts are great for showcasing how professionals use computer science across multiple disciplines.

I recommend using “ [Coding for Artificial Intelligence at TikTok.](https://codinginthewild.com/coding-for-artificial-intelligence-at-tiktok-365482ac1c36)” It highlights some great advice for younger coders, and reviews a software engineer's experience working at TikTok.

[Read More](https://codinginthewild.com/coding-for-artificial-intelligence-at-tiktok-365482ac1c36)

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## **✅ Become a CodeHS Certified Educator**

CodeHS Certified Educators have the opportunity to connect with fellow computer science teachers, and they gain access to perks like CodeHS swag and beta testing for new features on our site. To become a Certified Educator, you need to:

- Have used CodeHS to teach a full computer science course
- Have at least 1 year of experience using CodeHS in the classroom

CodeHS accepts applications twice per year. The deadline for the Spring Certified Educator Cohort application is Friday, May 3rd!

[Apply Today](https://codehs.com/certifiededucator)

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## **🗓️ Upcoming PD Webinars and Workshops**

We’re hosting a variety of free webinars this spring with the rollout of our new computer science courses! Be sure to check out the [full calendar of events](https://codehs.com/pd/free) including:

- [What’s New at CodeHS](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cmPWYqpOS-OAmJ89o43gEQ#/): Tuesday, April 30th from 3:00 - 3:30 pm CT
- [Developing AI Literacy](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mGVQ8BnSZOouvh8lyMZLQ#/registration): Wednesday, May 1st from 3:30 - 4:15 pm CT
- [The Final Countdown: Using Pro Tools to Engage Students at the End of the Year](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_APVCBNNERLyv1EHrJW6t1Q#/registration): Thursday, May 2nd from 3:30 - 4:15 pm CT

[RSVP Today!](https://codehs.com/freepd)

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## **Stay Connected**

1. Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CodeHS) and [Instagram](http://instagram.com/codehs)
2. Chat with others in the [CodeHS Educators Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/CodeHSEducators/)
3. Explore the [CodeHS JavaScript Hub](https://codehs.com/curriculum/javascript)


Happy spring!

Ryan Hart

​ _Curriculum Developer, CodeHS_

_Upgrade to [CodeHS Pro](http://codehs.com/pro) to save time managing your classroom this year! [Contact us](https://codehs.com/learnmore?c=IntroJSInsider_4.25.24) to learn more._


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