CYHS iTeam Resources

This page includes links to reference materials and other resources used by iTeam members, staff and learners.

MacOS Tips

MacOS Basics – Google Doc with lots of tips on using MacOS – great for people new to Mac or switching from iPads
Mac User Guide
New to Mac Class [video]

Help Desk

Coursera – Free iT classes from Coursera
Professor Messer – Free IT training videos
edX – Online IT Certificates

Programming

All Code, Low Code, No Code, Yadda Code iTeam Resources
The most popular programming languages and where to learn them
iTeam Hour of Code activities page – Collection of iTeam favorite HoC programming activities
CodeCombat – Coding games to learn Python
Code Next – Google’s Code Next program works with high schoolers to create the next generation of Black, Latinx and Native tech leaders
Computer Science Education Resources (PearlTree)
Programming Training Resources (PearlTree)
Maryville University Computer Science Games for Kids
Brilliant.org – courses for learning math and science with a section for computer science fundamentals
Trinket – write your own programs and take introductory lessons in Python, Blocks and HTML
Mapcon article: Coding vocabulary terms and activities [thanks to Chase and Troop 325!]
Programming and Coding Glossary for Kids [thanks Nico!]
Repl.IT: Free, collaborative in-browser IDE (50+ languages)
SoloLearn: Free game based website / app to learn more than 25 programming languages
VS Code Dev: Microsoft Visual Studio Code – in a web browser!
Common Sense Media – Best Coding Tools for high school students
Common Sense Media – Best Coding Tools for middle school students
800 Free online computer science classes
A Beginner’s Guide to Coding [Thanks Katie!]
Valley of Code [Guides Learning Web Development – HTML, CSS, Javascript and more]
Linux Tools to Learn Programming
Loadview Coding Websites and Apps for Students
Learning Python in 2025
Web Hosting on a Budget
FreeCodeCamp.org
The Odin Project
YAML Fundamentals

Cyber Security

Makerspace

Makerspaces – General Information (PearlTrees)
Tinkering Course Collected Resources
Projects from the Tinkering Studio
Instructables – Step by step instructions for projects and free classes – technology, crafts, food, etc.
Worlds of Making – Tips for establishing a maker space at your school
MakeCode – Hands on computing education from Microsoft.
Computer Take Apart Presentation
Title Pro’s Tinkering Guide [Thanks to Girl Scout Katie for this suggestion!]

CYHS iTeam Knowledge Base

How Can We Help?

Articles

Browser Tab Tips

Copyright: Avoiding Violations

Improve Performance

Learn to Type

MacBook Safety & Caring for Your School Computer

More Resources

New Users

Organizing Your Work

Saving Your Work

Using the Finder

Other

Learning to Code

FAQ's

Adobe Flash Player

Backup

How to Transfer Pictures from a Phone to MacBook

Learning to Code

New Users

Printing

Quit Applications

Search Online

Taking Screenshots

Using the Extended Display

View Storage

IOS 13

IOS 13 Dark Mode Tutorial

IOS 13 Swipe Keyboard

IPadOS

IPadOS Split Screen Tutorial

MacOS

Learning to Code

MacOS Useful Tricks

Reset SMC (System Management Controller)

Shortcuts For Your MacBook

Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting

Clear Browsing Data

Internet Connection Troubleshooting

Remove Extensions

Reset Browser Settings

Search Online

Web Browser Troubleshooting

Featured Articles

Popular Articles

MacBook Safety & Caring for Your School Computer

Improve Performance

Printing

Taking Screenshots

New Users

Newest Articles

Clean Your Device

Learning to Code

Reset SMC (System Management Controller)

MacOS Useful Tricks

Shortcuts For Your MacBook

Recently Updated Articles

Clean Your Device

New Users

MacBook Safety & Caring for Your School Computer

Learning to Code

Reset SMC (System Management Controller)

FAQs coming soon

Unplugged Activities

Computer Science At Home – ‘plugged’ and ‘unplugged’ activities
Hello Ruby
CS Unplugged

Online CS Classes

Google Certifications: Programs offered
- IT Support
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- UX Design
- Android Development
- Programs are in high schools
Online Platform courses
- Some of these offer credits or certifications, some do not
- Some course have fees, some do not
  - Topics to look for:
    - Web design
    - Cybersecurity
    - App development
  - Funding
  - While many of these resources are free, certificates or course credit usually have fees
  - Many grants are available
  - Career Information: TechGuide

Data Science

Data.org: a platform for partnerships to build the field of data for social impact
Data Science Resource Center
Tuva: Explore, visualize and analyze data
Data is Plural: A weekly newsletter about data
Kaggle: Datasets to explore, analyze and share

Linux

5 Online Games and Websites to Learn Linux

Artificial Intelligence

Free AI Courses from Open AI and Deep Learning
Free AI Courses from AWS
The Best Free AI Courses (April 2024)
Generative AI Explained (December 2024 – Nvidia)
Claude Code: Structured learning paths with video lessons and assessments to help you master AI collaboration, Claude development, and MCP

Expert Voices

Expert Voices from our 2017 Hour of Code: Conversations about computer science

Brian Ford: CYHS Computer Science teacher
Jordan Bowman: CYHS Grad, RIT computer science student, Microsoft Intern
Jason Slabodsky: Computer Science teacher for students who won Samsung Solve for Tomorrow with Moesy
Maria Pereda: Software developer for Schoology
Zach Hoerr: Programs collaborative robots for PennAir
Dave Fetterman: CYSD Grad, Current Amperity VP Engineering, past Facebook software engineer and engineering manager, Advisor, Bilspay, Quizlet