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Welcome to the Computer Science Collaboration
Project WebinarCSTA: Services and Resources to
Engage Youth in Computer Science
We will begin at11:00AM Pacific/2:00PM Eastern
Webinar Agenda
• Computer Science Collaboration Project Overview
• Presenters: Dr. Chris Stephenson, Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association & Pat Phillips, CSTA Voice Editor, Computer Science Teachers Association
• Questions & Answers
Project Overview
www.cscproject.org
The Computer Science Collaboration Project aims to efficiently increase participation of underrepresented groups in computer science opportunities and activities by effectively building collaborations between K-12, community-based organizations, higher education and industry.
Project Goals• Build collaborations between CSCP
participants from K-12 settings, community-based organizations, higher education, and industry
• Maximize access to shared resources among representatives from K-12 settings, community-based organizations, higher education, and industry that are interested in expanding and broadening participation in computer science.
• Strengthen the capacity of existing and evolving K-12 formal and informal programs in computer science by supporting the use of exemplary practices.
Project Activities
• Project website: www.cscproject.org• Program Directory• Webinars• Quarterly newsletter• Leadership Teams
– Engaging Hispanic/Latino(a) Youth in Computer Science
– Engaging Youth with Disabilities in Computer Science
• Mini-grants• Conference presentations
CSTA Services and Resources:Supporting Computer Science
Education Continuum
Dr. Chris Stephenson
Patricia Phillips
Agenda
• An Introduction to CSTA
• Systemic Issues
• Why computer science is crucial for students
• Current challenges
• Transformation is underway
Why CSTA?
• CSTA was founded in 2004 in response to growing concern
about the state of computer science in secondary schools.
• There is a substantial body of research pointing to the key role
of professional associations in systemic educational
improvement.
• Teachers are too isolated in their schools and too rarely offered
real support by the post-secondary institutions or government.
CSTA Today
CSTA is an international membership organization of
10,000 members in 102 countries.
• CSTA is a learning community
• CSTA is an advocacy organization
• CSTA is a provider of professional development for teachers
• CSTA is a research body
• CSTA is a provider of resources
CSTA’s Mission
CSTA’s Structure
CSTA’s Goals and Objectives
CSTA Regional Chapters
Systemic Issues
Why?
Privileged Knowledge
Very Scary Numbers
Jobs and Graduates
Computer Science is Distinct from Literacy
Tool Users vs Tool Builders
Which Courses Count and Who Can Take Them
Chic vs. Geek
CS Teacher Certification is a Total Mess
Standards: Running on Empty
New K-12 Computer Science Standards
Why CS: New Educational Imperative
Equity: Addressing Core Equity Issues
Posters and Brochures
CSTA Publications
How Can We Work Better Together
THANK YOU!
Chris StephensonExecutive Director, CSTA Phone: 1-541-687-1840 Fax: [email protected]
Pat PhillipsCSTA Voice, EditorPhone: 1-928-505-5220 Fax: [email protected]
CSTA website: csta.acm.org
CSC Project Information
• Visit the CSC Project website: www.cscproject.org• Enter your program in the Program Directory• Sign up for quarterly newsletter• Next Webinar: June 5, 2012, 10:00AM
Pacific/1:00PM Eastern
Is Your Website Accessible? How Do You Find Out?
http://www.cscproject.org/index.php?q=node/169