Coding in the Real World—and How We Need to Teach It

by SLJ
Apr 08, 2018 | Filed in Events & PD
Tech skills are key to workforce readiness. But the question remains: Are we teaching computer science the right way? A diverse panel of educators and working programmers will offer their insight and advice on what computer science learning should look like. View On Demand
Event Date & Time: Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Tech skills are key to workforce readiness. But the question remains: Are we teaching computer science the right way? A diverse panel of educators and working programmers will offer their insight and advice on what computer science learning should look like.

Panelists

  • Jordan Budisantoso, Founding Computer Science Teacher, Washington Leadership Academy, Washington, DC.
  • Azadeh Jamalian, PhD, Head of Education Strategy, littleBits
  • Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan, Trashbots
  • Chris Stephenson, Head of Computer Science Education Strategy, Google

Moderator

  • Kathy Ishizuka, Executive Editor, School Library Journal
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Imani Mehta

Please provide email contact for: Chris Stephenson Head of Computer Science Education Strategy Google. Thank you!

Posted : Apr 27, 2018 07:06

Lynn vALENT

TRYING TO CONNECT TO WEBCAST PLEASE HELP

Posted : Apr 26, 2018 12:45

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