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Solem, Michael; Dony, Coline; Herman, Thomas; León, Kelly; Magdy, Amr; Nara, Atsushi; Ray, Waverly; Rey, Sergio; Russell, Rachel – Journal of Geography, 2021
To build educational capacity for the rapidly evolving science and profession of geocomputation, the American Association of Geographers piloted an Encoding Geography research-practice partnership (RPP) composed of geography and computer science educators and researchers. This commentary describes the process, known as Collective Impact, that was…
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Geography Instruction, Computer Science Education, Disproportionate Representation
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Baker-Doyle, Kira J. – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2018
This article is a commentary essay that uses the connected learning framework (Ito et al., 2013) as a lens to explore the relationship between making, coding, and critical literacy in the context of literacy teacher education. Critical literacy theorists have argued that it is important to understand the perspective and positionality of an author…
Descriptors: Coding, Programming, Computer Science Education, Reflection
Educational Horizons, 2014
Pat Yongpradit is the director of education at Code.org. He leads all education efforts, including professional development and curriculum creation, and he builds relationships with school districts. Pat joined "Educational Horizons" to talk about why it is important to teach computer science--even for non-computer science teachers. This…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Programming, Interviews, Elementary School Students
Birman, Ken; Roughgarden, Tim; Seltzer, Margo; Spohrer, Jim; Stolterman, Erik; Kearsley, Greg; Koszalka, Tiffany; de Jong, Ton – Educational Technology, 2013
Scholars representing the field of computer/information science were asked to identify what they considered to be the most exciting and imaginative work currently being done in their field, as well as how that work might change our understanding. The scholars included Ken Birman, Jennifer Rexford, Tim Roughgarden, Margo Seltzer, Jim Spohrer, and…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Information Science Education, Educational Technology, Imagination
Coger, Robin N.; Cuny, Jan; Klawe, Maria; McGann, Matt; Purcell, Karen D. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2012
There have been many efforts in recent years to draw more women into STEM fields. While women have made gains, they are still far less likely than men to major in such fields, especially engineering and computer science. Why? This article presents the responses and the thoughts of a group of scholars and experts.
Descriptors: Females, STEM Education, Career Choice, Gender Bias
Jiao, Feng – Online Submission, 2009
Based on the history and situation of the current Sino-foreign cooperation in running school, some prominent differences on the college educations between China and developed countries are discussed. The paper aims to improve the level of Sino-foreign cooperation school running, and gives some methods to promote the education quality of Chinese…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Developed Nations, Principals
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Abernethy, Janet – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Public libraries have vital role to play in introducing computer technology through provision of equipment, programs, and elementary instruction to users of all ages. Creative and resourceful approaches to budgeting and establishing policies and procedures will be required. Canadian public libraries (Oakville, Etobicoke, Aurora, Toronto) provide…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
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Eisele, James E. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980
Since computers are already involved in everyday activities and have increased in importance for problem-solving at home and at work, justification exists for universal computer literacy. Ethical considerations regarding production and consumption of computer services are being raised. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development
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Bellin, David – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1993
Reviews commonly accepted notions of information value from the perspective of a computer scientist and suggests the importance of using an economic commodity value approach as the most meaningful way to establish information value. Information value as use, as traffic, and as commodity are considered. (Contains 24 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Economic Factors, Economic Impact, Information Utilization
Levin, Dan – Executive Educator, 1980
Briefly outlines the positions some schools have taken on the use of microcomputers as teaching devices. (IRT)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
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Merritt, Susan M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Argues that education in computer science in secondary schools has not kept pace with curriculum developments for college programs. Suggests definitions to be agreed upon and ways to close the gap between secondary and college programs. (PK)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Deringer, Dorothy K. – 1981
In anticipation of the educational needs of the late 1980s in science, mathematics, and engineering education, the National Science Foundation has supported a variety of projects that can serve as examples and models of the uses of computing in science education. These projects fall into three categories, focusing on the computer as a tool of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
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Forcheri, Paola; Molfino, Maria Teresa – Computers & Education, 1994
Discusses computational tools for learning programming and describes a system that was developed to help university students acquire the capability to model computational problems independently of a specific programming language. User-system interaction is explained; and system architecture is described, including specification acquisition, a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Higher Education
Harvey, Brian – Classroom Computer News, 1983
The most common approach to computer education is the computer literacy model which suggests that students need some basic familiarity with computers to compete in the job market or to become informed citizens. Discusses why this model for computer education should be rejected by professional educators. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Ten Dyke, Richard P. – Creative Computing, 1982
A traditional question is whether or not computers shall ever think like humans. This question is redirected to a discussion of whether computers shall ever be truly creative. Creativity is defined and a program is described that is designed to complete creatively a series problem in mathematics. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers
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