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Amelia Kołodziejczyk
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1 Warsaw School of Computer Science WWSI Informatyka + Outreach to Prospective Informatics Students Maciej M. Sysło University of Wrocław, University of Toruń, syslo@ii.uni.wroc.pl, syslo@mat.uni.torun.pl,

Sysło University of Wrocław, University of Toruń,

2 Informatics + Project Informatics +, financed by EU in 5 regions for 3 years, Addressed to 1000 high schools students took part, There are 5 Regional Centers of the Project in schools M.M. Syslo 2

high schools - 17 000 students took part, There are 5

3 Outreach Outreach the act of reaching out, beyond usual limits An effort by an organization or a group to connect its ideas and practice to the efforts of other organization, groups, specific audiences, or the general public Computer Science (informatics) outreach enlightens prospective students (and their schools) and the public about the importance of computer science knowledge and attractiveness of the computer related professions in the information society In particular, organization = university other organizations = schools M.M. Syslo 3

enlightens prospective students (and their schools) and the public about the importance of computer science knowledge and attractiveness

4 Motivation computer science education in crisis in schools at universities in society universities and schools are connected by students therefore what we (computer scientists) can do for: schools universities society M.M. Syslo 4

schools are connected by students therefore what we

5 Computer science (education) in crisis? Q: Is computer science in crisis? a dying discipline? A crisis in university computer science (in the US): the number of students enrolled in CS has fallen for several years: in 2007 dropped 49% from 2001/2002 impact on degree production : the number of bachelor s degrees fell 43% between 2003/04 and 2006/07 Similar figures for UK In Poland: declining interests in high school informatics, in matura in informatics and in university CS and CS career M.M. Syslo 5

2007 dropped 49% from 2001/2002 impact on degree production : the number of bachelor s degrees fell 43% between 2003/04 and

6 Computer science education in crisis some answers A: students have tested enough ICT in their upbringing and they want something different at Uni level the traditional curriculum in computing is unattractive to present-day students (in schools and in universities) students (not only) do not distinguish between using and studying (computer tools) opposed to a vocational qualification, the mission of uni is to develop understanding, rather than skills only The lack of adequate CS education in high schools M.M. Syslo 6

universities) students (not only) do not distinguish between using and studying (computer tools) opposed to a vocational

7 The Education System in Poland Tertiary education University Secondary education Upper high school Lower gimnazjum, middle school Informatics education Informatics for all students, 1h Informatics adv. elective, 6h ICT and Informatics with elements of algorithmics Primary education Pre-school year 2nd stage 1st stage integrated Computer lessons (ICT) M.M. Syslo 7

8 Informatics + activities Main activities in the Project: lecture (2 hours) and computer lab (3 hours) lectures in schools in 5 regions (2 hours) workshops (24 hours, 4 days) workshops for gifted students (24 hours) teacher training (also indirect, with students) Educational Platform Fronter: tests and evaluation; educational materials, students works. Polska Wszechnica Informatyczna 60 recorded lectures open to all students and teachers in Poland M.M. Syslo 8

training (also indirect, with students) Educational Platform Fronter: tests and evaluation; educational materials,

9 Informatics + methodology Lecture: The goal of the project to explain what informatics is about there is something behind the screen Academic way of teaching and learning: lectures, discussion, practice Computational thinking to thing like computers Computers are of limited use they can t predict tsunami Earth Simulator In teaching CS we: focus on creating concepts and notions students are not familiar focus on problem solving avoid technicalities Integration with what students are doing in schools if possible M.M. Syslo 9

Computers are of limited use they can t predict tsunami Earth Simulator In teaching CS we: focus on creating concepts and notions

10 Informatics + topics Algorithmics and Programming: Searching and sorting the power of order, Simple computer calculations can all be computed, Algorithmic techniques, Shortest paths and trees, Data structures and their use (advanced), Advanced algorithms, Matura (final examination) in informatics. Data Base: Data base fundamentals, SQL language (basic and advanced level), XML documents in data base, Technology ADO.Net, Data mining, T-SQL language. Graphics, Multimedia, Internet techniques: Graphics editor GIMP, Working with multimedia, Searching for multimedia in Internet, Creating dynamic Internet services, Making movies. Computer Networks: Computer networks basic principles of construction and operating, Networks as communication media, Network security, Wireless networks, LAN and WAN. New Tendencies in Informatics and its Applications: Algorithms of Internet, Can computers make business, Concurrency in informatics and in our life, Data exploration, JavaScript, Is P = NP or how to win million dollars in Sudoku, Enigma and contemporary cryptography, Past and the future of informatics elements of history of informatics, Logic and computers, Introduction to neural networks, Medical informatics. M.M. Syslo 10

Data Base: Data base fundamentals, SQL language (basic and advanced level), XML documents in data base, Technology ADO.Net, Data mining, T-SQL language.

11 Informatics + materials, books 60 Booklets with course materials. Selected course notes published in two volumes A volume with articles on some new trends in (school) informatics basic presentations. M.M. Syslo 11

12 Informatics + recognitions Ministry of National Education Among 10 Good Practice Projects Ministry of Regional Development M.M. Syslo 12

13 Informatics + Question Yes definitely Yes No No definitely No answer Are you interested in studying informatics in the future? Do you think that participation in the project will influence your future decision about your career? 33% 33% 24% 10% 0% 22% 42% 26% 9% 1% Has the course improved your knowledge and skills in informatics? Has the course encouraged you to develop your knowledge and skills in informatics by yourself? Have the materials been useful in the course? 41% 47% 9% 3% 0% 26% 49% 22% 3% 0% 55% 36% 7% 2% 0% M.M. Syslo 13

33% 33% 24% 10% 0% 22% 42% 26% 9% 1% Has the course improved your knowledge and skills in informatics?

14 Informatics + Question Yes No NA After taking part in the project, have you improved your grades in informatics? 46% 33% 21% After taking part in the project, have you improved your grades in information technology? 46% 31% 23% Has your choice of informatics related study been influence by the project? 62% 38% M.M. Syslo 14

46% 33% 21% After taking part in the project, have you improved your grades in

15 Informatics + continuation The first MOOC courses addressed to high school students!!! courses completed in Some of the courses based and extended from Informatyka + courses IT School received a nomination for the Compterworld prize Leader of Informatics 2013 M.M. Syslo 15

Some of the courses based and extended from Informatyka + courses IT

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