Article
Evaluation of the IMPACTS Computer Science Presentations
The Journal for Computing Teachers
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2013
Publisher Name
International Society for Technology in Education
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Abstract
Recent computer science enrollments have shown positive trends. However, these trends are not evenly distributed by gender and race. Efforts to recruit underrepresented students should focus on providing information that demystifies the field of computer science. This paper reports on such an effort to inform underrepresented high school students about the field and its diversity. The results suggest that increasing awareness in an enjoyable format can increase student interest in pursuing computer science. These results can provide guidance about ways to encourage students to take high school computer science classes as motivation and preparation for college-level computer science.
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Citation Information
Steven McGee, Ronald I. Greenberg, Dale F. Reed, and Jennifer Duck. Evaluation of the IMPACTS computer science presentations. The Journal for Computing Teachers, pages 26--40, Summer 2013. International Society for Technology in Education, http://www.iste.org/resources/product?id=2853.
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