Tips and Tricks for Changing the Way Young People Conceive Computer Science

Cécile Lombart, Anne Smal, Julie Henry

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Résumé

Many youths have an incomplete perception of what computer science is, which leads to a lack of interest in studies on information and communication technologies. However, there is a large gap to be filled in terms of jobs in this field. It is therefore important to make young people aware of what computer science is about and of the jobs associated with it, specifically at this age as they do not yet have a precise vision of their future career. To meet this challenge, workshops have been organized to expose 12 to 15-year-olds to the basic concepts of computer science and its subfields, such as programming, robotics, computer networking, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Over three years, data were collected to measure the influence of hands-on workshops conducted in the classroom on young people’s conceptions. The workshops offered an introduction to a field of computer science poorly understood by most young people. Analysis of the data collected from more than 200 pupils across six different schools shows the important role played by both the themes addressed and the teacher’s discourse. In particular, comparisons with workshops conducted by experts highlight the problem of the lack of teacher training.

langue originaleAnglais
titreInformatics in Schools
Sous-titreEngaging Learners in Computational Thinking - 13th International Conference, ISSEP 2020, Proceedings
rédacteurs en chefKülli Kori, Mart Laanpere
EditeurSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages79-93
Nombre de pages15
ISBN (imprimé)9783030632113
Les DOIs
Etat de la publicationPublié - 2020
Evénement13th International Conference on Informatics in Schools: Situation, Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2020 - Tallinn, Estonie
Durée: 23 sept. 202025 sept. 2020

Série de publications

NomLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume12518 LNCS
ISSN (imprimé)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronique)1611-3349

Une conférence

Une conférence13th International Conference on Informatics in Schools: Situation, Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2020
Pays/TerritoireEstonie
La villeTallinn
période23/09/2025/09/20

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