The Future of Computing Education, Part 2 - Conference intro May 4, 2007
Posted by Mark Tennant in : Computing, Subject Support, future of computing , trackbackHey folks, just back from the conference in Glasgow. Very interesting and enjoyable day. Heading back early tomorrow for the next part where we try to find a way forward.
The day started with an introduction to the conference by Andrew McGettrick, one of the driving forces behind the two days. He outlined some of the current issues and what the next two days are about.
- Attendance was by invitation purposely so that we did not create the false impression that change was imminent, rather that we should first decide what type of change we want (and need?)
- There are perceived to be problems at all levels of Computing Education, from Primary to Higher Education, hence the broad spectrum of invitees.
- There is a continued problem with the poor female uptake in the subject.
I have to say, I’m somewhat humbled by those in attendance, but it shows how serious a problem there is perceived to be in computing: SQA, HMIe, University, TEIs, major computing companies, BCS all have representatives joining us.
Needless to say, I have a lot to discuss, so this will be one of a number of posts on the issue. Stay tuned folks…
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