Share Paper: Promoting Computer Science among Girls: An Auburn University Pilot Program
Tuesday, March 18 10:15-10:45 AM Grand Ballroom 2
Abstract: Computer Science for All Girls (CS4ALL-G) is an Auburn University (AU) pilot project on building a K20 pipeline for recruiting and retaining girls in computing academic majors. The purpose of CS4LL-G is three-fold; 1. To foster interest in CS among middle and high schools girls (including those with special needs) by providing 2 summer residential camps, for 30 girls, that will offer an active programming development experience using CS Unplugged (CSU) kinesthetic activities and Microsoft Kodu; 2. To provide a professional development workshop for 15 K-12 teachers where we will introduce the CS4ALL-G curriculum, disseminate the results of the two ...