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Crystal Sheldon

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Passionate about computer science education for all students. Check out free Java resources here: https://t.co/NZKrT8cF5x Tweets are my own!

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@CrystalLFurman
Crystal Sheldon
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What's new on https://t.co/MlVaa8vpJ0 this week? - Two new #APCSA Class Design FRQs. See the full list: https://t.co/VLeAD1Jca5 - Recording of Writing Methods webinar, check out our next challenge: https://t.co/RRXnFpeCxT - Tracing animations for if and comparing objects
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Crystal Sheldon
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Do you struggle with explaining the difference between == and .equals in Java? We just added some tracing videos to https://t.co/MlVaa8uRTs that might help! https://t.co/Ovofg1OzkR #java #learnjava #teachjava #equalsmethod #comparingobjects
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learn.java
Use the equals method to compare objects
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Crystal Sheldon
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The https://t.co/MlVaa8uRTs page has just added some code tracing videos for if statements. Check them out: https://t.co/bEUlBlX881 More to come soon!
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learn.java
Using if statements.
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@java
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We're still celebrating last month's release of #Java25. 🥳 See why @ADTmag said this release is "exactly the kind of news enterprises—and developers—want to hear."
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JDK 25 is an LTS release, the second on Oracle’s new two-year LTS cadence (after 21), and it lands with meaningful language cleanup, startup/perf work, forward-looking security, and a steady drumbeat...
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Crystal Sheldon
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If you missed last week's webinar on Writing Methods, you can find the recording here: https://t.co/0nenQDySK6
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Sharat Chander @sharatchander.bsky.social
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📢Announcement 📢 "#Java for the #AI World." Project Valhalla early access build now available. Enabling new type representations for AI. ☕️ Details: https://t.co/Oy9tHWz189 ☕️ Download: https://t.co/6W8bZihbqr ☕️ Feedback: valhalla-dev<at>openjdk<dot>org
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Crystal Sheldon
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A new #APCSA FRQ 2, Creating Classes practice question has been posted. Check it and all our AP CSA practice FRQs out here: https://t.co/ELA56xSD2Z #learnjava #teachjava #apcsaexampractice
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learn.java
Resources for AP CSA Teachers.
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Want to partner with us and lead workshops for Texas teachers to advance their CS/Cybersecurity knowledge and skills? Join our webinar at 1 p.m. TODAY (Oct. 23) and learn how to become a Preferred Provider. Webinar: https://t.co/FUTHedmRlL Learn more: https://t.co/kvVnOqN6u7
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Crystal Sheldon
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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: https://t.co/79O5hmabTj #learnjava #teachjava #java
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Java
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We’re looking for inspiring examples of Java innovation that help developers address the world of next-gen application development. 💡 Submit your proposal for #JavaOne today! https://t.co/UkWOg60HoE
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Crystal Sheldon
11 days
Join us for our next coding challenge!! We have been building a Card game and have created a deck of cards that we can deal to players. In this next challenge, we will be creating our first game. Check out the challenge here: https://t.co/gqFfKOgYFm #learnjava #teachjava #java
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learn.java
Use the Card game code we have been writing to create our first card game.
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Java
12 days
Hear from Tammy Pirmann, professor from Drexel University, on how she uses students' interests to drive engagement and help students uncover the power of computer science. https://t.co/vUStOmV2Ym
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Crystal Sheldon
25 days
Card game challenge continues with dealing cards to players. Check out the challenge here: https://t.co/8rGKUVRlyY Then register for our Free Webinar. October 22, 2025 at 3pm ET Registration link: https://t.co/FBSqAtEvfc #Learnjava #teachjava #java
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@csteachersorg
CS Teachers Association (CSTA)
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LAST CHANCE! Our #CSTA2026 call for proposals closes this Sunday—don't miss the chance to share your knowledge and empower your fellow computer science educators in NOLA this July! https://t.co/aHEyEjAwLA
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Java
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There are an endless number of words to describe Java: Innovative, exciting, and awesome are just a few that come to mind. See what the community had to say and drop your thoughts below. #30YearsOfJava
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Crystal Sheldon
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We just added a new #APCSA Free Response question that involves if statements and for loops. Great for early free response practice. This makes 4 free response practice questions. I've also added alignment to AP standards. https://t.co/WyuskY7g3R
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learn.java
Practice writing code that uses if statements and for loops.
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@Sharat_Chander
Sharat Chander @sharatchander.bsky.social
19 days
The power of #Java in #AI panel at @Oracle #AIWorld with industry perspective from Quantum Knight, @helidon_project and @nvidia
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Crystal Sheldon
18 days
What's new on https://t.co/MlVaa8uRTs this week? - Added a new culminating lab: Card Game. Currently we only have the first activity written which has you successfully creating a deck of cards using enum, records, and classes. - Added a new Learn tutorial on ArrayList
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@csteachersorg
CS Teachers Association (CSTA)
20 days
Registration for #CSTA2026 is officially open! Join us for a more intimate learning experience in New Orleans this summer. Take advantage of our Super Early Bird pricing and save $300+ on registration fees. https://t.co/9UatXM9u9H
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Crystal Sheldon
19 days
Register today for our Free webinar on Writing Methods! We will continue to build on our Deck of Cards program by writing methods to deal cards. October 22, 2025 at 3pm ET Register here:
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