1. Department of Computer Science Computer Science in Middle Years? Daryl Hepting

2. Department of Computer Science “Program or be programmed.” -- Douglas Rushkoff

3. Department of Computer Science “Mathematics provides a framework for dealing precisely with notions of 'what is.' Computation provides a framework for dealing precisely with notions of 'how to'.” -- Hal Abelson & Gerald Jay Sussman with Julie Sussman

4. Department of Computer Science What is Computer Science? Using computers to –Communicate –Solve problems –Design and imagine –Share, store, retrieve or manipulate information

5. Department of Computer Science What HS students study in SK

6. Department of Computer Science Some Challenges

7. Department of Computer Science Fun, Cool, Creative? Not important! Can it help students: –Become Lifelong Learners? –Have a Sense of Self and Community? –Engage as Citizens?

8. Department of Computer Science Some More Challenges

9. Department of Computer Science Not everything is about jobs Communication Numeracy Critical and Creative Thinking Technological Literacy Personal and Social Values and Skills Independent Learning

10. Department of Computer Science Some advice for students… Think about your interests. Learn how your interests + CS/IT = more opportunities and more money Health! Biology! Art! Music! Sports! Recreation! Health Informatics! Bioinformatics! Graphic Design! Audio Engineering! Sports / Recreation Informatics!

11. Department of Computer Science CS is becoming cool, again

12. Department of Computer Science What does that mean? Parents may support it Computational thinking becomes another viable approach Computational values (tinkering – Abelson) provides more opportunities to support curriculum and goals

13. Department of Computer Science Grade 6 Arts Education Compare traditional and contemporary arts expressions from a diverse range of cultures, and analyze how cultural identity is reflected in the work

14. Department of Computer Science Grade 8 Mathematics Demonstrate understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem concretely or pictorially and symbolically and by solving problems

15. Department of Computer Science Competencies – with CS Thinking Identity and Interdependence Literacies Social Responsibility

16. Department of Computer Science Questions? http://www2.cs.uregina.ca/~hepting/teach/outreach/