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Crystal Sheldon
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Supporter of Computer Science Education with a focus on Java.
Check out free Java resources here: Learn.java
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We just posted our next challenge to write our first card game. Need help? Register for our free Java webinar!

When: November 5th at 3pm ET

Registration Link: oracle.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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October 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Card game challenge continues with dealing cards to players. Check out the challenge here: learn.java/teachers/tea...

Then register for our Free Webinar.
October 22, 2025 at 3pm ET
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October 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Not to Late to Register for our Free #Java Webinar!!

When: 10/8/2025 at 3pm ET

Register here: oracle.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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2025 Webinar Series Challenge:
Update the deck of cards program to iterate over the enum values instead of using counting loops.

Need help? Attend our FREE webinar!

When: Oct 8, 2025 at 3pm ET

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#learnjava #teachjava #java
September 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Do you know how to access record components? Test yourself here:

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

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September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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This week has been all about input and output. Let's test your knowledge of formatting output.

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#learnjava #teachjava #java
September 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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More on the IO class and the types of methods it has to offer. Check your knowledge with this quiz, then learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java
September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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So excited for the IO class current in preview in Java 24, but will be a part of the language with Java 25. Do you know about it and how it works? Test yourself.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java #inputoutput #java25
September 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Sometimes we want to convert the data type for a value. Do you know how to do this in Java?

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

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August 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Continuing our arithmetic expressions series this week with some compound operators. See how you do.

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#Learnjava #teachjava #java #javaprogramming
August 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Now that we have created some variables, let's see what we can do with arithmetic expressions. Quiz yourself!

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java #javaprogramming
August 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Do you know how to create a record object? Test yourself with today's quiz.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java #javaprogramming
August 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Do you know the format to creating a new type using a record? Test yourself here.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java #javaprogramming
August 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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August 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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This week's quiz series is on records.

Check your knowledge on records and if you need to learn more, visit the learn.java website here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #javaprogramming
August 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Happy Monday... Check what you know about boolean variables in this quiz.
Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java
August 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Check your knowledge of declaring variables with this quiz.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#java #learnjava #teachjava #javaprogramming #beginningprogramming #introtoCS
#beginningprogrammer #variables #datatypes #beginningprogrammingwithjava
August 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Do you know the rules around creating variables? Test yourself by trying this quiz.

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#java #learnjava #teachjava #javaprogramming #javaprogrammer #beginningprogrammer #beginningprogramming #beginningprogrammingwithjava #introtocs #apcsa
August 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Today's Quiz in for introduction to data types.

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #java
August 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Algorithms Quiz 3 - This one is on iteration in an algorithm.

I hope this has been the best first week of school!

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#apcsa #learnjava #teachjava #Java
August 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Try using this foldi when you teach #classes this year! Print it back to back. Fold it on the vertical line and cut flaps along the horizontal lines. This will allow them to lift each flap for a definition and example.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#Java #learnjava #teachjava #introtoCS
August 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Here's your daily #apcsa quiz #2. There is a new focus on algorithms in the course and exam description. Hope this helps.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #javaprogramming #Java #dailyquiz #algorithms
August 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Happy Back to School!! #apcsa students and teachers, here's your daily quiz on algorithms!

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #introtoCS #javaprogramming #java
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Trace through nested loops with us. Check out more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#java #javaprogramming #learnjava #teachjava #apcsa #beginningprogramming #beginningprogrammingwithjava #introtocomputerscience
#whileloops #nestedloops
August 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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By request --- the #compareTo method of the #String class. This is how I would help students analyze code using this method. Here is a link to the full String tutorial: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #apcsa #java #javaprogramming
July 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM