full proposal deadline (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time) december 15, 2015 revolutionizing...
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Revolutionizing Computer Science Goal Establishing convergent technical and professional threads that must be woven across the four years Exploring strategies for institutional, systemic, and cultural change, including new approaches to faculty governance or department structures Exploring collaborative arrangements with industry and other stakeholders bridge the research-to-practice gap Devising mechanisms to make change sustainable Devising mechanisms to make change adaptable to other departments and institutions.TRANSCRIPT
FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE(DUE BY 5 P.M. PROPOSER'S LOCAL TIME)
DECEMBER 15 , 2015
REvolutionizing engineering and computer science Departments (RED)
Revolutionizing Computer Science
Prior engineering education research successes in the introductory and capstone years. faculty development, faculty reward systems, and academic cultures that encourage engagement of
faculty and studentsLittle research has been done
bridge the innovations in introductory- and capstone-level engineering and computer science education across the entire undergraduate experience including extracurricular professional activities and
student transitions in and out of the program.
Revolutionizing Computer Science
Goal Establishing convergent technical and professional
threads that must be woven across the four years Exploring strategies for institutional, systemic, and
cultural change, including new approaches to faculty governance or department structures
Exploring collaborative arrangements with industry and other stakeholders
bridge the research-to-practice gap Devising mechanisms to make change sustainable Devising mechanisms to make change adaptable to
other departments and institutions.
Revolutionizing Computer Science
Design a curriculum that is Revolutionary and AdaptiveSOE, Nursing
Student Teaching Clinical
Shrift from content to concept BIC Break down content silos
From Novice to Expert, Patricia Benner, R.N., Ph.D. Novice (N) Advanced Beginner (AB) Competent (C) Proficient (P) Expert (E)
Revolutionizing Computer Science
New Cohort based Curriculum Freshman – N1, N2 Sophomore – AB1, AB2 Junior– C1, C2 Senior – P1, P2
8 Courses – each 7-8 hours Ex. N1- 3hrs lecture, 3hrs lab, 2 hrs internship
Cohort Size 25 students Faculty Mentor Industry Mentor Peer Mentor
Revolutionizing Computer Science
Assessment Digital Portfolio
Evaluated by panel of experts Traditional Classroom assessment
Exams, Quizzes, Homework, Programming Level Exam
Used to progress from NABCPInternship
Every Semester Capstone – semester long internship in industry or
academia
Revolutionizing Computer Science
External Advisory Board (Required): How will an external advisory board (for the
department or college) be used to advance the proposed plan?
Who will be included and why, and how will they contribute to the project?