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October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
The JETT Program:Building a Learning Partnership Between
High School & University Computer Science
Educators
Chris Stephenson
Suzanne Menzel
Kelly Van Busum
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
IntroductionsChris Stephenson
Oregon State University, New School of Education
Suzanne MenzelIndiana University, Computer Science Department
Kelly Van BusumDePauw University, Computer Science Department
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High School CS is Changing
Different programming languages
Multiple classes
Combined classes
Preconceived notions of computer science
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
Relationship Building is Important
Mutually beneficial• High schools• Universities
Gets students interested in science
Improves retention rates
Community outreach is good for everyone
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Identifying Teacher Skills Needs
The AP switch from C++ to Java created concerns about teacher preparedness
A CSTA/ACM national survey of high school computer science teachers in 2003 highlighted a significant number of skill and confidence gaps that were used to provide recommendations to JETT host sites
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Survey Results The survey revealed that CS teachers have the least amount of
knowledge about the following elements of the AP course:
O-O design Advanced O-O concepts Exceptions Data structures Class variables and methods Intro to object-oriented programming in Java Input using a console class
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
What is JETT?
Java Engagement ForTeacher Training
A multi-level mentorship program to provide
relevant professional development to high school teachers and address the growing equity issues in computing education
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
The JETT Model Involves university faculty, graduate and undergraduate
students, College Board computer science consultants, local high school teachers and CSTA/ACM
Universities host a workshop and provide ongoing learning/mentoring experiences for local high school teachers
Host sites apply to be part of the JETT program and applications are reviewed by the JETT Steering Committee
Acceptance is based upon the extent to which the school meets the JETT criteria
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
The JETT CriteriaAll host sites must:
Assemble a planning group (a university faculty member, at least one graduate student, and a College Board AP CS endorsed consultant)
Provide a program for face-to-face learning for teachers Incorporate a component that addresses the engagement of
students not traditionally attracted to computer science Provide ongoing community support for high school CS
educators Make the teaching materials developed for this workshop
available to the central JETT web repository (hosted by ACM) for distribution to educators
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
Central SupportCSTA/ACM Provide a JETT Coordinator who:
Helps guide host sites through the application process Helps the site reach out to local teachers and provides
on-going promotional support Helps to identify possible sources of funding Works with the College Board to find an AP consultant Oversees the centralized registration for all sites Manages the JETT website Manages the workshop evaluation process Provides event swag for teacher participants
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
Benefits of Being a JETT Host Provides professional development for high school teachers Exposes teachers to a broad view of computer science Helps recruit top students from participating high schools Showcases campus, faculty, and computing facilities Rewarding for faculty and students
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Finding Funding SourcesFinding funding for the workshop can be a challenge. Here are some possible sources:From your department and others (Cs, Informatics,
BusinessFrom other Deans such as the Office of Women’s
AffairsFrom local or national corporations or businesses
(especially those doing business with your institution)
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Finding TeachersIt really helps to do local recruiting of teachers: ACM-provided state wide mailing lists Listserv announcements DOE website Events calendars (faculty, university, etc.) Local ACM chapter Brochure Add extra events such as a film screening Offer freebies (books, ACM memberships, iPod raffle)
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
Why Deal with Gender Issues?
Raises general awareness
Builds a community of people who care
Provides support for women teachers
October 7, 2004Grace Hopper Celebration Stephenson, Menzel, Van Busum
How Do We Do It?Devote a special session to the topicPanel discussion: involve faculty, graduate, and
undergraduate studentsMake women a strong presence by using
mostly female lab assistantsAddress the problem when discussing teaching
strategies
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How Do Teachers Respond?
Teachers respond positively
Raises their awareness
Prompts them to act as agents of change in their schools
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Using the Model Beyond Java
Working with students directly
Teaching teachers
Introducing computer science, not just programming
Promoting science education
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What Have We Learned?Focus on a few fundamental topics
Include fun topics like Java3D
Show computing in context (e.g. weather modeling)
Parallel tracks are good: Decaf and Expresso
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The JETT Model Evolves
We have continually refined JETT to make it a better experience for host sites and teachers:
Streamlining the application process Providing exemplars from successful sites Helping sites improve their knowledge of AP requirements Improving the evaluation process Providing more information on funding sources Sharing instructional resources among sites
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Contact Information
Chris Stephenson (Computer Science Teachers Association)
Suzanne Menzel (Indiana University)[email protected]
Kelly Van Busum (Depauw University)[email protected]
