teen tech girls
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There is a crisis in computer science education both in quality and access. The result of this crisis is that women and minorities are missing opportunities to advance academically and economically in a field whose employment potential far exceeds the number of students preparing for it. If we don't get more diverse participation in technology, then we miss out on innovations that are relevant and usable by a wider range of people. We need to empower girls to imagine new futures for themselves as innovators and change agents in our technologically advancing world by providing them with solid foundational knowledge of computer science concepts and inspiring them to share their vision with the globally connected community.TRANSCRIPT
There is a crisis in CS education both in quality and access.
While technological advancement is rapid, study in the field of CS is not keeping pace.
What’s the big deal?
Global shortfall of CS majors
Women are not represented in CS field
Girls wait later to make a decision about their major, but decide earlier what they don't want to do.
Where are the girls?
What do girls think about CS?
What could girls think about CS?
There are many potential collaborators interested in
addressing this issue.
Who can help?
What is Computer Science?
"Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society."
A Model Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science, CSTA
What is Computer Science?
The study of • computers• hardware and software design• applications• algorithmic processes• impact on society
Demystify the concepts of:• programming• algorithms• binary numbers
Demystify the concepts of:• commands• syntax• procedures
Programming is:• fun• interactive• easy
Programming is:• fun• interactive• challenging