Creative Computing
August 8–11, 2016 | Cambridge, MA |
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Many young people interact with computers as consumers rather than as designers. With an increased necessity for students to be literate in computing, teachers and schools play a critical role in promoting the development of computational literacy inside and outside the subject of computer science.
Computation is an incredibly powerful medium for personal expression, creative thinking, and problem solving. The Creative Computing institute is a new program for all educators interested in introducing computation in their classroom context in an engaging and playful way.
Through activities and workshops, participants will individually and collaboratively develop an action plan to support young learners as computational creators in the classroom.
In this program, you will: - DEVELOP strategies and resources for including creative computing in the K–12 classroom.
- ENGAGE in small-group and whole-group reflections to analyze and discuss the learning experiences.
- MAKE connections to a community of educators committed to broadening participation in computing.
- BUILD comfort and confidence with the Scratch authoring environment that engages learners in computer programming.
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| Scholarship Opportunity
In support for school educators in their continued learning and development, we offer financial aid for Professional Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. We have a limited pool of financial aid available to educators on a need and application basis. To inquire about tuition assistance for our upcoming programs, please contact us at ppe@gse.harvard.edu or 800-545-1849. |
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| Contact Us
Please do not hesitate to reach out us at ppe@gse.harvard.edu or 800-545-1849 with any questions about our programs. We look forward to welcoming you to an upcoming program. |
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