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Brain Storming Session

Brain Storming Session . Department of Computer Science Tennessee Tech University July 7, 2011. Brain Storming Session Survey. Are there any classroom assignment examples that you will particularly recommend for others ?

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Brain Storming Session

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  1. Brain Storming Session Department of Computer Science Tennessee Tech University July 7, 2011

  2. Brain Storming Session Survey • Are there any classroom assignment examples that you will particularly recommend for others? • Are there any classroom instructional practices that you will particularly recommend for others? • Are there any experiments that you tried in class but will recommend others NOT to try from what you have learned from it? • If you have recruiting experience in CS classes, what has worked for you?

  3. Classroom Assignment Examples • Unity 3-D • Creating a list of instructions to win at tic-tac-toe • Turtles • Music videos, flash game programming • Enigma simto code and decode • Toshiba ExploraVision, Deloitte Touche Virtual Team Challenge • Hangman, Student determined games • Cell phone, Bluetooth lab • www.Iknowthat.com (thinking games – bot puzzles) • Robot fighting

  4. Classroom Instructional Practices • Tutorials/Video Tutorials • Mastery learning • Pair programming • Cooperative learning, differentiated instruction • Integrated assignments with other disciplines using Web 2.0 tools (wordle, toondoo, aniboom, scriblar) • Discovery and group learning (piazza) • Cumulative project • Projects-based/inquiry-based learning • Talk little, hands-on mostly, positive re-enforcement • Acting out sorting algorithms (Algorythmics) • Interesting blog questions related to curriculum • Students teaching each other

  5. Seemed like a good idea at that time! • Hello World • Teaching sorts using lists of words the students make up • Make all students do exactly the same program • Work outside of class does not get done • Avoid competition activities with presence of parents

  6. Recruiting Experience • Inviting other classes in, visiting other classes • One-on-one discussions, marketing to parents on information nights • College students or experts in the field talking to advanced math students • Robot Rubik’s Cube solver • Creating a video production to show at the scheduling assembly • Brochures, surveys, and counselor presentations of pathways • Letters to students/parents, actively talk to prospects • Worked with the Intro to IT classes and built a programming chapter for the teacher to use. • Advise robotics team/face-to-face time with students. • Twice weekly newsletter to parents and website for school.

  7. Initiation and Recruitment I • Field trips to local CS industries *** • Invite alumni to speak in CS classes (Skype) • “Pitch” CS during freshman or new student orientation/scheduling time *** • Speak to middle school classes about CS classes • Identify students by standardized test scores and contact them for CS • Set up kiosk-high traffic area showcasing projects, robotics, former students (video or slides)

  8. Initiation and Recruitment II • Share stats of CS job openings with administration • Have college CS majors visit HS classroom • Get local business support to initiate and support programs • Student-made recruitment video of favorite things to do in class (using Tech Tools) *** • Student-created “locker magnets” *** • Begin class with exciting, engaging projects • Program flyers on school Web site

  9. Initiation and Recruitment III • Appealing class title • Virtual field trips/distance learning • Students recruit students • Personal invitations • Elevator talk *** • Sell top-down: director  supervisors  principals • Student-friendly assignments ***

  10. Diversity • Visit classes • Signs (near women’s restrooms/lockers), posters, money *** • Mass emails • Teachers/coaches CS projects • Display works • Personalized letters (top 5 students/females/minority students)*** • One-hour workshops ***

  11. Diversity (continued) • Creative apps • Role models visit school

  12. Recruitment and Advancement I • Clubs *** • Scripting class • Posters • Decorate rooms, look cool • Leave advanced gear visible (library) *** • Become an exciting person (hard to do)

  13. Recruitment and Advancement II • Certifications *** • Dual enrollment *** • Online course/lab • Emerging technologies • US First / Skills USA

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