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Examining Pre-service Teachers’ Ability to Incorporate Computational Thinking into Lesson Plans: A Comparison of Two Digital Technologies
Scott Sheridan; Bataul Alkhateeb; Chrystalla Mouza
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 95–103
Although not every student will become a computer scientist, the ubiquitous nature of technology in the modern world requires all students to understand the thought processes that underpin Computer Science, dubbed Computational Thinking. At present, ...
Topics: Computational Thinking
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Professional Development for Computer Science Education: Design and Outcomes from a Case Study Teacher
Scott Sheridan; Chrystalla Mouza; Lori Pollock
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1115–1123
As the role of technology in modern society increases, so too does the importance of computational thinking and computer science (CS) principles. To incorporate CS into K-12 curricula, teachers require training, continuing support, and access to...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Computational Thinking, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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Culturally Responsive Computing: A Theory Revisited
Kimberly A. Scott; Kimberly M. Sheridan; Kevin Clark
Learning, Media and Technology Vol. 40, No. 4 (2015) pp. 412–436
Despite multiple efforts and considerable funding, historically marginalized groups (e.g., racial minorities and women) continue not to enter or persist in the most lucrative of fields--technology. Understanding the potency of culturally responsive...
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Culturally Responsive and Equity-Focused Computer Science Professional Development
Diane Codding; Chrystalla Mouza; Lori Pollock; Scott Sheridan
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 648–656
The field of computer science continues to lack diversity, which has led to new efforts toward increasing access to computer science among all students. In order to address the underrepresentation of minoritized youth in computer science, we...
Topics: Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies, Equity & Social Justice, Computational Thinking
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Culturally Relevant Computing Programs: Two examples to Inform Teacher Professional Development
Kimberly A. Scott; Kevin Clark; Elisabeth Hayes; Cynthia Mruczek; Kimberly Sheridan
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 1269–1277
Children from under-resourced areas are less likely to attend schools with advanced level computer science courses than those in more affluent schools. Girls of color enter technology fields at a lower rate than White females. Perhaps responsively, ...
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Engaging More Students from Underrepresented Groups In Technology: What Happens if We Don't?
Kimberly A. Scott; Kevin Clark; Kimberly Sheridan; Elisabeth Hayes; Cynthia Mruczek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 4097–4104
Despite the growing number of students of color entering our k-12 public schools African American, Native American, and Hispanic youngsters enter technology/ICT careers in far fewer numbers than their White counterparts. Intersect social class and ...