unlocking the clubhouse: developing software education and practices for diverse beginners
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On gender and diversity in programming and what Girl Develop It Columbus has learned in teaching individuals new to programming.Software Craftsmanship North America 2011TRANSCRIPT
Unlocking the ClubhouseDEVELOPING SOFTWARE EDUCATION AND PRACTICES FOR DIVERSE BEGINNERS
JEN MYERSJENMYERS.NET@ANTIHEROINE
GIRL DEVELOP IT COLUMBUSGIRLDEVELOPITCBUS.COM@GDICBUS
SOFTWARE CRAFTSMANSHIP NORTH AMERICA19 NOVEMBER 2011CHICAGO, IL
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielbachhuber/2788562492/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
“Females are 50% of the population and we cannot afford not to tap into that group of people to the fullest extent possible.... In this country we don’t put the priority on math and science education and it’s incredible because our society depends on it so much.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielbachhuber/2788562492/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
“Females are 50% of the population and we cannot afford not to tap into that group of people to the fullest extent possible.... In this country we don’t put the priority on math and science education and it’s incredible because our society depends on it so much.”
– SALLY RIDEhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/danielbachhuber/2788562492/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Diversity in TechnologyWHAT THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE LOOKS LIKE - NUMBERS, STATS AND STORIES
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.computermuseum.li/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.”
http://www.computermuseum.li/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.”
– GRACE HOPPERhttp://www.computermuseum.li/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where are the women?
http://ncwit.org/scorecardhttp://pinboard.in/u:jenmyers/t:women-in-tech/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where are the women?
In computer science undergrad programs: 18%
http://ncwit.org/scorecardhttp://pinboard.in/u:jenmyers/t:women-in-tech/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where are the women?
In information technology jobs: 25%
In computer science undergrad programs: 18%
http://ncwit.org/scorecardhttp://pinboard.in/u:jenmyers/t:women-in-tech/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where are the women?
In information technology jobs: 25%
In computer science undergrad programs: 18%
http://ncwit.org/scorecardhttp://pinboard.in/u:jenmyers/t:women-in-tech/
Taking high school AP CS exams: 18%
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where are the women?
Contributing to Wikipedia: 13%
In information technology jobs: 25%
In computer science undergrad programs: 18%
http://ncwit.org/scorecardhttp://pinboard.in/u:jenmyers/t:women-in-tech/
Taking high school AP CS exams: 18%
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In open source programming: 1.5%
Where are the women?
Contributing to Wikipedia: 13%
In information technology jobs: 25%
In computer science undergrad programs: 18%
http://ncwit.org/scorecardhttp://pinboard.in/u:jenmyers/t:women-in-tech/
Taking high school AP CS exams: 18%
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Why are the numbers so low?
http://ncwit.org/scorecard
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Why are the numbers so low?
Promotion processes
http://ncwit.org/scorecard
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Why are the numbers so low?
Stereotype threat
Promotion processes
http://ncwit.org/scorecard
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Why are the numbers so low?
Stereotype threat
Promotion processes
http://ncwit.org/scorecard
Work/life balance and childcare
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Why are the numbers so low?
Harassment and sexism in culture
Stereotype threat
Promotion processes
http://ncwit.org/scorecard
Work/life balance and childcare
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Isolation
Why are the numbers so low?
Harassment and sexism in culture
Stereotype threat
Promotion processes
http://ncwit.org/scorecard
Work/life balance and childcare
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Unlocking the Clubhouse:Women in Computing
JANE MARGOLIS AND ALAN FISHER
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Adventures in TeachingWHAT GIRL DEVELOP IT COLUMBUS HAS LEARNED WORKING WITH DIVERSE BEGINNERS
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://compscigail.blogspot.com/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://compscigail.blogspot.com/
“Computer science today is a door-opener across fields, from film animation to scientific research. In education, we call that ‘high-status knowledge.’ It opens up professional doors and can open doors to college and more education. I’m concerned that that knowledge be accessible to all students.”
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://compscigail.blogspot.com/
“Computer science today is a door-opener across fields, from film animation to scientific research. In education, we call that ‘high-status knowledge.’ It opens up professional doors and can open doors to college and more education. I’m concerned that that knowledge be accessible to all students.”
- JANE MARGOLIS
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Teaching programming is HARD.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can make it easier?
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can make it easier?
Establishing good communication channels
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can make it easier?
Establishing good communication channels
Providing context and definition
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can make it easier?
Establishing good communication channels
Providing context and definition
Taking the time to understand what (and how) your student needs to learn
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Build a solid toolbox.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The nuts and bolts:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The nuts and bolts:
Open spaceBackup equipmentPrepared materials/downloadsTAs with complementary skillsClass limitClass fees/teacher compensationContinuing resources and community
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Conceptually speaking:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Conceptually speaking:
Personal preference is less important thanfoundational principles
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Conceptually speaking:
Personal preference is less important thanfoundational principles
Establish best practices early
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It’s okay to make mistakes. Really.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can you do with mistakes?
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can you do with mistakes?
Use them as learning examples
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can you do with mistakes?
Use them as learning examples
Put students at ease
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What can you do with mistakes?
Use them as learning examples
Put students at ease
Remind yourself how your students feel
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Be prepared. (But be flexible.)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Um, what does that mean?
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Um, what does that mean?
Create clear expectations, goals andguidelines - WITH student’s input
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Um, what does that mean?
Create clear expectations, goals andguidelines - WITH student’s input
Students are individuals - treat them thatway
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Um, what does that mean?
Create clear expectations, goals andguidelines - WITH student’s input
Students are individuals - treat them thatway
Keep learning yourself
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Inside the ClubhouseHOW WE CAN USE THESE LESSONS TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITY AND BETTER PRODUCTS
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, then we have to open doors to everyone, we need all hands on deck. And that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.”
Saturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, then we have to open doors to everyone, we need all hands on deck. And that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.”
– MICHELLE OBAMASaturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, then we have to open doors to everyone, we need all hands on deck. And that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.”
– MICHELLE OBAMASaturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, then we have to open doors to everyone, we need all hands on deck. And that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.”
– MICHELLE OBAMASaturday, November 19, 2011
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, then we have to open doors to everyone, we need all hands on deck. And that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.”
– MICHELLE OBAMASaturday, November 19, 2011
Want a GDI chapter?Start one. :)
Saturday, November 19, 2011