Bridging the Encouragement Gap in Computing
There is consensus among researchers that encouragement matters and plays a critical role in engaging more young women and girls in computing. Here are some …
Computer Science Is for Everyone: A toolkit for middle and high schools to increase diversity in computer science education
Schools across the country and around the world are working to increase access to quality CS education. But while CS classes and opportunities are expanding, …
Computer Science Professional Development Guide
Three out of five schools in the U.S. do not offer computing courses that include programming or coding, yet we know that computing jobs are …
Enrich PK-8 Computing Education
Student influencers such as formal and informal educators and parents are eager to direct students to viable education opportunities in computing. Consider these key points …
How Can You Engage A Diverse Range of Girls in Technology?
Culturally Responsive Computing (CRC) programs help educators connect computing curriculum to the interests, prior experiences, and needs of students diverse in race, class, ability, and …
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How Do You Introduce Computing in an Engaging Way?
Engage students not already drawn to computing by creating academic and social environments where these students feel like they belong. Students respond positively to solving …
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NCWIT AspireIT Toolkit
The NCWIT AspireIT Toolkit helps anyone interested in designing engaging and inclusive computer science experiences for K-12 students, with a focus on broadening the participation …
NCWIT AspireIT Toolkit: Informational Flyer
Download this one-page flyer to share with others everything the AspireIT Toolkit has to offer.
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Poster (11″x17″)
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, or non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them …
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NCWIT Engagement Practices Framework
The NCWIT Engagement Practices Framework outlines actions faculty can take in their classrooms and beyond to help broaden participation in computing. It is organized around …
NCWIT Tips: 8 Ways to Give Students More Effective Feedback Using a Growth Mindset
Effective feedback gives students the information they actually use to increase their learning and improve their performance. It should employ a “growth mindset” that focuses …
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Top 10 Ways of Recruiting High School Women into Your Computing Classes
Recruiting diverse students to computing requires that you spark their interest, build their confidence they can succeed, create a community where they feel like they …
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