Breakout 1
10:15am - 11:00am
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1A: Continued Discussion on Dr. Torres' Keynote Presentation
Dr. Andrew B. Torres
1A: Continued Discussion on Dr. Torres' Keynote Presentation
Dr. Andrew B. Torres
This will be a more informal setting to carry on conversations addressed in the morning keynote. What are the challenges that face us in CS and how can we help to support NJ CS educators?
1B: Introducing Cybersecurity Course in High School
Mandy Galante/Daryl Detrick
1B: Introducing Cybersecurity Course in High School
Mandy Galante/Daryl Detrick
Are you interested in introducing cybersecurity at your high school, but not sure where to start? The Garden State Cybersecurity curriculum was developed so that teacher with little knowledge in cybersecurity can introduce a class at no cost to the district using Chromebooks. This year 12 schools and 400 students are piloting the program.
1C: CS History: Look Backward to Go Forward
Evan Koblentz
1C: CS History: Look Backward to Go Forward
Evan Koblentz
Knuth called it The Art of Computer Programming, and art students start by learning the history of their field. Shouldn’t every student in every subject do the same? From the abacus to Babbage, ENIAC, and Altair, it’s vital that CS students learn where their field has been in order to understand context of the present and future.
1D: Meeting NJ CS Standards for Grades 6-8 with Physical Computing
Roseanna Misuraca
1D: Meeting NJ CS Standards for Grades 6-8 with Physical Computing
Roseanna Misuraca
Physical computing inspires students to engage with computing concepts while inviting curiosity and creativity. We will examine what physical computing is, types of physical computing platforms, connections to the NJSLS CS Standards for Grades 6-8 and why it's a must have for teaching computer science to middle school students.
1E: Dual Enrollment CS Courses and Other Collaborative Possibilities with Rutgers
Dr. Thu D. Nguyen
1E: Dual Enrollment CS Courses and Other Collaborative Possibilities with Rutgers
Dr. Thu D. Nguyen
This session will initiate discussions about possible collaboration among Rutgers, local NJ high schools, and 2-year colleges to create pathways toward CS education at Rutgers (and other 4-year universities) and recruit students from underrepresented minority groups.
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