The University of Washington Computer Science & Engineering department is running a workshop this summer targeted at high school or middle school teachers of math, science and computer science. This year we are also offering a one day option for school counselors or administrators who would like to learn a little more about the exciting field of Computer Science.
We’d love to have you join us!
Specifically, CS4HS aims to:
- Expose participants to exciting examples of computer science operating in close relationships with other disciplines.
- Broaden participant’s view of computer science and the way it is shaping Washington’s communities and people–and those of the entire world.
- Provide teachers with basic strategies for computational problem solving and give you the vocabulary to relate these concepts to students and subject material.
- Provide hands-on experience with visual and physical programming environments (No prior programming experience necessary).
- Explore opportunities to broaden students’ interest in computer science and dispel myths about what computer science.
We would love to welcome you to the workshop August 6th-8th. More details on how to apply can be found at http://cs4hs.cs.washington.edu/ and below. Go to the Apply tab to fill out a brief application. Admission is on a rolling basis until the workshop fills.
Thank you for your interest–if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Workshop detail:
- When: August 6-8th, 2012 (Monday – Wednesday approximately 830am – 5pm).
- Where: UW campus (Seattle).
- Cost: $35 registration includes lunch for three days, light breakfast, reception, parking, housing for out of town participants, clock hours ($10 for one day option for counselors and administrators).
- Clock hours: 20 clock hours (three day option), or 6 clock hours (one day option).
- Who: Teachers of high school and middle school math, science, or computer science; administrators and counselors.
- What: Learn what the field of computer science has to offer and take home some ideas of how to incorporate computational thinking into your classes.
Learn more here!