Technology+-+Computer+Science+and+Programming+2008

Notes and links from discussion groups: 
 * Brainstorming about ways to increase interest in computer science courses. Some thoughts:
 * start with younger students to introduce programming
 * SEEK Program (students explore individual academic interests) used at Harpeth Hall to support students interested in programming.
 * Work with other subject areas to integrate programming activities into curriculum
 * Guest speakers
 * Internships
 * Career counseling--share positive information about computer science
 * Change perception of technology workers through public relations/communication
 * Lunch time learning activities--promote interest in computer science career opportunities


 * Anita Borg Institute**--[|www.anitaborg.org]--information about women in technology**

Computer Science and Science Discussion Group (Thurs. 2:00-2:30)
 * World in Motion car competition--Automotive Society sponsors this event
 * Using mentors (possibly recent grads) from local university
 * Book: "Design Challenges" -- good lesson examples
 * Reasons why girls not interested in robotics or other STEM areas -- frustration with tasks, boring, etc.
 * Examples given about how to fit STEM subjects into degree plan--elective, integrate with another area, club activity (if great interest the students could drive incorporating STEM related course into requirements), evening or summer coursework

Friday Morning Session--Discussion Group (11:00-12:30)
 * Discussed computer science requirements at schools
 * Ursuline Academy (Dallas, Texas) video about graduate feelings about laptop program--located on their school website