Transforming Computer Science Education in High Schools

This paper reviews literature about evolving and classical theories to understand pedagogical assumptions that inform concept of instructional strategy framework in optimizing online computer science education for high schools. Exploring these areas of research is valuable for understanding instructional practices that are needed for computer science educators to implement K-12 online computer science education. The study reveals that for students to achieve varying needs in computer science education, an online learning environment or management systems should adopt multiple pedagogical approaches. The researcher assertion is that, creating learning environment or augmenting learning management systems with plugins based on these pedagogical assumptions should for instance feature automatic feedback on programming exercises, visualization of algorithms and representation of concepts in animations or physical activities which are extremely important to incorporate computing principles in online education for K-12 students.

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The development and implementation of a context-based curricular framework for computer science education in high schools

Proceedings of the 14th annual ACM SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education - ITiCSE '09 ◽

10.1145/1562877.1562964 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Christopher W. Starr ◽

Doug Bergman ◽

Phil Zaubi

Keyword(s):

Science Education ◽

High Schools ◽

Computer Science ◽

Computer Science Education ◽

Curricular Framework

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Connecting With Industry in Computer Science Education

Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design - Handbook of Research on Integrating Computer Science and Computational Thinking in K-12 Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-1479-5.ch006 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 92-106

Author(s):

Theresa A. Cullen

Keyword(s):

Science Education ◽

High Schools ◽

Computer Science ◽

Everyday Life ◽

Role Models ◽

Computer Science Education ◽

Next Generation ◽

Technology Workers ◽

Computer Scientists ◽

And Training

As technology becomes a more influential part of our everyday life the need for those skilled in computer science increases. With concerns over the diversity and representation of the computer science pipeline, companies and organizations are stepping up to support teachers in elementary, middle and high schools to help prepare the next generation of programmers and technology workers. This chapter will describe efforts from the tech industry to support teachers in teaching computer science including support of consortia like Code.org, and developing curricula and training. It will also outline efforts working with organizations to train and place computer science professionals in K12 classes to volunteer, teach and provide role models to future computer scientists.

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