Engagement Practices Framework Make it Matter Build Student Confidence & Professional Identity Grow an Inclusive Community ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE FIELD OF CSMany students have overly narrow ideas of what computing is about, what the work is like, and the types of people who typically do it. Address these misconceptions by illustrating the diversity and breadth of computing – and who can do it. Help your students see that the problems tackled by computing can have important social, economic, and cultural impacts.Often you can effectively address the misconceptions simply by showing things counter to it without going into detail about the stereotype. TIPSShow how computer scientists make a difference.Many students want careers where they can “make a difference.” Help your students see that the problems computer scientists tackle can have important social, economic, and cultural impacts.Show the diversity of work that computer scientists do.Talk to students about the range of jobs they can find in computing, including the diversity they will find in the type of environment, job tasks, required skills, and the level of collaboration needed.Show the diversity of who computer scientists are.Expand students’ ideas about who does computer science by using examples, showing videos, and bringing in speakers to show that computer science is for everyone.EXPLOREIntersecting Pathways to a Computing Career (Poster)CS+Passion: See How CS Intersects with a Wide Range of Interests and Career Fields CSforALL: CS is for Everyone, because CS is EverythingCS Teachers Association: #CSforGOOD
