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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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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 …
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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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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These tips will help you to engage students in your computing courses and retain them in the major. These ideas and examples are drawn from …
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