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The Importance of Teaching Computer Science in High School

The Importance of Teaching Computer Science in High School. J. McGrath Cohoon Senior Research Scientist National Center for Women & Information Technology University of Virginia. What is computer Science?. Computer science studies computers and problem-solving processes, including their

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The Importance of Teaching Computer Science in High School

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  1. The Importance of Teaching Computer Science in High School J. McGrath Cohoon Senior Research Scientist National Center for Women & Information Technology University of Virginia

  2. What is computer Science?

  3. Computer science studies computers and problem-solving processes, including their Principles Designs Applications Impact

  4. Intellectually engaging and developmental Flexible, creative, rewarding careers Unmet workforce need Why should students study computer science?

  5. CS teaches vital 21st century skills • Design, logical reasoning, and problem solving • Creating and adapting, not just using, technology

  6. CS contributes to local economy Many jobs can be done remotely

  7. Great Career! Best Jobs in America 2011 • Software Engineer • Mathematician • Actuary • Statistician • Computer Systems Analyst According to CareerCast

  8. Three of the top ten occupations are computing • Systems Engineer • IT Project Manager • Network Security Consultant Manage large complex projects Plan, organize, and oversee the team on a computing project Protect important computer systems from infiltration Source: CNNMoney.com, Best Jobs in America, 2011

  9. Computing offers exciting work that affects our world and the people in it • Create technology for • Tracking endangered dolphins • Mobile forensics labs for instant analysis at crime scenes • GPS systems that guide blind people • Scanning DNA for childhood diseases • Designing and displaying new fashions Source: dotdiva.org

  10. Computer Scientists work in every industry Source: dotdiva.org

  11. Excellent Job Opportunity Expected Source: BLS Occupational Employment Projections to 2020

  12. Computing occupations are well paid Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

  13. Computing Offers More Jobs than other Science & Engineering Fields Employment in Major Occupational Groups Projected for 2020, in thousands Source: BLS – Employment Projections to 2020

  14. Workforce needs could go unmet …unless we attract more students

  15. Too few HS students study CS Fewer than took AP micro economics or Physics C-Mech

  16. Get state and local CS education and workforce data Online soon at www.ncwit.org/work.campaigns.cse.html

  17. Help meet the need by offering CS in high school

  18. Colleges often expect familiarity • Students are more likely to succeed in computing if they have positive early experiences

  19. Attract more diverse students • Draw from the underutilized majority

  20. Sources for more information

  21. NCWIT has free resources for more informationTalking Points CardsPrograms in a BoxPractice SheetsFacts & Figures

  22. CSTA has free resources for more information

  23. Questions

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