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Brookville Elementary students engaging in a programming lab at Miami
Jeannette Wing argues that we should promote “Computational Thinking”, e.g., the use of methods and techniques that computer scientists use daily to solve problems (Wing 2006). In particular, she says:
“Computational thinking involves solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior, by drawing on the concepts fundamental [...]
I have too many guitars. Acoustic, Electric, Classical. I can’t get enough of them. Very few things can capture my attention like the product of the luthier’s craft…except for mobile devices and gadgets. I’m not alone in this. I’m sure I could start a chapter of Hardware-holics Anonymous and have many of you in attendance. [...]
This past summer, three colleagues (all females) and I (a male) organized and hosted a summer camp aimed at attracting female students into computer science and other technology-based careers. The target audience for our camp was rising sophomores and juniors in high school and focused upon the entire college experience – not just technical knowledge.
Computer [...]
Mobile learning encompasses a number of different techniques and methodologies that are based on the use of mobile technology for pedagogical purposes. While a great many pilot projects and initiatives have been launched, their long-term success has yet to be determined. At the 2011 IADIS Mobile Learning Conference held in Avila, Spain from March 9-11, [...]