Computational Thinking: Unplugged (Day 1)
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The document outlines a webinar focused on computational thinking, highlighting its importance in problem-solving across various disciplines and detailing hands-on activities for libraries to engage patrons. It emphasizes the role of 'Girls Who Code' in promoting gender equity in technology education through after-school clubs for girls, aiming to inspire interest in computer science. The document also provides logistical details and resources for facilitators, aiming to empower girls and ensure their inclusion in the growing tech job market.
Computational Thinking: Unplugged (Day 1)
- 1. Computational Thinking: Unplugged Presenters: Claire Ratcliffe, Brooks Mitchell, Tai Hutchinson The webinar will begin at 2:00 p.m. (MT) and will be recorded. While you’re waiting: 1) Find the toolbar – it will either be on the bottom or top of your Zoom window 2) Introduce yourself in the chat box (please select “Share with All” not “Share with Panelists”) 3) Click audio “Join by Computer” – you won’t have microphone access Tip for viewing: You can resize and move the location of the video and slide screens by clicking and dragging them
- 2. Claire Ratcliffe (Space Science Institute) Brooks Mitchell (Space Science Institute) Beatrice Chavez (Space Science Institute) Tai Hutchinson (Girls Who Code) Facilitator Introduction
- 3. Welcome Clearinghouse Navigation Discussion: What is Computational Thinking? Hands-on Activities: Binary Bead Craft and Passion for Pixels Hands-on Activity: Something is Different About You Hands-on Activities: Robot Mouse and Mars Rover Girls Who Code “Unplugged” Resources Q&A Today’s Agenda
- 4. Like an activity and think other library staff should know how great it is? Didn’t like an activity or have modifications to make it better? Make sure to leave a review!
- 5. Poll Question Have you facilitated “computational thinking” activities in your library programs? a. Yes b. No c. I have no idea what “computational thinking” is
- 6. Poll Question What answer best defines “Computational Thinking?” a. Designing and building a computer b. Thinking only in “binary code” c. Thought processes used to evaluate complex problems and their solutions d. Coding computer programs
- 7. What is Computational Thinking? “Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.” -E.W. Dijkstra Image credit: Pixabay
- 8. Computational thinking (CT) refers to the thought processes used to formulate problems and their solutions (Wing, 2006). These include breaking down problems into smaller parts, looking for patterns, identifying principles that generate these patterns, and developing instructions that the computers, machines and people, can understand. It is an approach to critical thinking that can be used to solve problems across all disciplines (Google’s Exploring Computational Thinking, n.d.). Libraries Ready to Code
- 9. So…..what? • Decomposing a problem into smaller pieces to solve: Divide and Conquer! • Looking for patterns and identifying causes and effects • Using “Algorithmic Thinking” (creating a series of instructions) to solve problems Weintrop et al., 2015 Wing, 2006 Make explicit things humans do implicitly without realizing
- 10. How do CT Skills Help our Patrons? • Confidence in dealing with complexity • Persistence in working with difficult problems • Ability to deal with open-ended problems • Ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution • Enables kids to be creators, rather than just consumers, of technology
- 11. Discussion Question Please answer in the chat box: How can libraries help their patrons develop CT skills?
- 12. • December 9-15 • Week dedicated to inspiring K- 12 students to take interest in computer science • Held in recognition of the birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906 CS Ed Week Image credit: Wikipedia Commons Image credit: csedweek.org www.csedweek.org
- 13. Hands-On Activities: Binary Bead Craft, Passion for Pixels
- 15. Passion for Pixels Challenge: “Transmit” an image digitally to a partner using a code of zeros and ones • The “sender” draws on a grid then reads the picture to the “receiver” square by square • 0 for a blank square, 1 for a filled square
- 16. Hands-On Activities: Something is Different About You Anomaly Detection
- 17. Hands-On Activity: Mars Rover 1 After setting up the pretend Mars landscape, Mission Control walks through and uses the program board to create a set of instructions for the Rover to follow. Next, Mission Control reads the commands to the Rover, who must follow them exactly (blindfold optional) After going through the landscape, talk about what was hard or easy. What would you do differently next time? Images source: Lunar Planetary Institute
- 18. Tai Hutchinson Manager, Community Partnerships & Outreach
- 19. 2019-2020 GIRLS WHO CODE UNPLUGGED
- 20. ➔ Why Gender Equity? ➔ Unplugged Club Curriculum Deep Dive ➔ What’s Next? AGENDA
- 22. WHY GENDER EQUITY? The tech industry is booming! By 2026, there is expected to be more than half a million jobs available, making computing the most sought-after in the US job market, with demand growing 3X the national average. However, only 19% of students who receive degrees in computing are women, and only 2% of students who receive degrees in computing are women of color. We can’t leave behind the ideas and innovations of half the population, nor can we shut girls out of the economic opportunity represented by the tech sector—on average, tech jobs pay over $100K/year! We need to make a change!
- 23. GIRLS WHO CODE CLUBS OVERVIEW Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 3-12th grade girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world. Clubs are led by Facilitators, who can be teachers, librarians, parents, or volunteers from any background or field. Many Facilitators have no computer science experience and learn to code alongside their Club members with our comprehensive resources and support. Ongoing Support Curriculum Alumni Network Online Curriculum Platform Alumni Programming
- 24. UNPLUGGED CURRICULUM DEEP DIVE
- 25. PROGRAM LOGISTICS BY AGE GROUP Our Club programs differentiated by age group features the following: Time & Logistics: ➔ 10+ sessions ➔ ~1-2 hours per session ➔ $300 per club! Skill Level: ➔ Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Curriculum Features: ➔ Girls Who Code Project Focus ➔ Project-based learning ➔ 120+ hours of Curricula ➔ Beginner to Advanced Self-Guided Tutorials ➔ Plug and Play Model - FLEXIBLE! Time & Logistics: ➔ 5+ sessions ➔ ~45-60 min per session ➔ $300 per club! Skill Level: ➔ Beginner Curriculum Features: ➔ Book Club Model ➔ Chapter Guides for non-fiction and fiction books ➔ Online or Unplugged Options 3-5TH GRADE CLUBS UNPLUGGED 6-12TH GRADE CLUBS CS PLUGGED
- 26. 3-5TH GRADE CLUB CURRICULUM FOCUS BRAVERY & RESILIENCEGIRLS WHO CODE BOOKS COMPUTER SCIENCE Teaching girls to be brave and resilient early in their lives has the potential for enormous impact on how they approach challenges—and whether they stick with coding in the years to come. 3rd–5th Grade Clubs introduce computer science to girls in a fun and creative way, at the exact moment when their interest is high. OR
- 27. 3-5TH GRADE CLUB LESSON PLANS
- 28. 3RD-5TH GRADE CLUB CURRICULUM FOCUS Your club’s name and address
- 29. 3RD-5TH GRADE CLUB CURRICULUM FOCUS
- 30. OUR IMPACT
- 31. 185,000 6th-12th Grade Clubs College Loops Alumni 3rd-5th Grade Clubs 50% are from historically underrepresented groups. GIRLS SERVED TO DATE Majoring in CS-related fields: 15-16X the national rate. The National Pipeline 6,500+ 2018-19 CLUBS
- 32. PARTNERSHIP Our organization relies on collaboration with Community Partners to drive our work and reach even more girls in your community. We create partnerships with state and local leaders, school districts, community organizations, library networks and colleges/universities to launch multiple Girls Who Code Clubs. ➔ Access to the Community Partner Fund: $100 in grants in addition to the Clubs Fund $300 to be used for snacks, books, school supplies, field trips, and more (for partners with 5+ Clubs with 3+ students enrolled)
- 33. ACCESSING PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS! Affiliate yourself with an existing partner to get access to partnership benefits & support when you apply at girlswhocode.com/clubsapply ! When you reach the below question on the last page of the Clubs Application, please list “Name of Organization” as your partner affiliation for the following question:
- 34. No teaching experience No formal CS experience Nervous if the Club would be received well or highly attended “There is no perfect time to do something - just take a leap, be brave, and try it!" "It was totally well-received because in just 3 weeks after we started the Club, we grew from 2 members to 25." "The curriculum that GWC provides.. sets you up with literally everything you need.. I didn't have to worry about curriculum, and I could focus on building relationships with the girls and helping to develop their skills.” “Coding is more accessible to learn than it seems” "The payoff of struggling and persevering is really worth it." "Working together always builds stronger results." SHE WAS GLAD SHE DIDSHE WAS HESITANT TO START A CLUB HER CLUB GIRLS LEARNED 3 REASONS WHY 3 REASONS WHY 3 THINGS Meet Bethany, GWC Facilitator
- 35. WHAT’S NEXT?
- 36. What You Need BOOK PASSAGES (3rd-5th grade) TECNOLOGY IS OPTIONAL SPACE FACILITATOR & DECISION MAKER OR
- 37. What GWC Provides CS SKILLS ➔ Custom Online Training ➔ Girls Who Code HQ Platform ➔ 120+ Hours of Curriculum ➔ Extended CS PD Resources LOGISTICS SUPPORT ➔ Customizable Club Plans ➔ Student Recruitment Resources ➔ Clubs Fund, mini-grant $$ COMMUNITY ➔ Clubs Success Specialist ➔ In-person and virtual events ➔ Alumni programming and networking post- Club
- 38. How to Get Started 5 min Create an HQ account Create a Girls Who Code HQ login to access the application 15 min Fill out the Clubs Application Fill out the 15 min Clubs Application *Complete the background check only if you are a Facilitator who is NOT employed by the host site 5-10 days Get your Approval Email Receive our Welcome Email with access to your Club Code for our curriculum! (i.e. HI123) Ready? Launch Your Club! Recruit students and help them enroll on HQ. Enrolled students receive access to our curriculum. 3+ enrolled students gives you access to Clubs Fund! Prior to Launch Review resources & meet your CSS Log into HQ to access: ● Training webinar (15 min) ● Recruitment materials ● 120+ hr curricula ● And more!
- 39. GET STARTED TODAY! Launch an individual Club at girlswhocode.com/clubsapply. Interested in exploring a Community Partnership? Contact the respective staff member or complete the Community Partnership Confirmation Form! Girls Who Code Staff Email States Jálynn Castleman- Smith jalynn@girlswhocode.com DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV Tai Hutchinson tai.hutchinson@girlswhocode.com FL, GA, NC, SC Valerie Tomici valerie.tomici@girlswhocode.com AK, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY Johana Rendon johana.rendon@girlswhocode.com CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, US Territories Josué De Paz josue.depaz@girlswhocode.com AR, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK, OH, TN Key Session key@girlswhocode.com IL, IN, IO, KS, MI, MN, ND, SD, WI, Amanda Souza amanda.souza@girlswhocode.com AZ, CO, NM, TX, UT
- 40. Thank you for joining! Have questions? Email Tai Hutchinson at tai@girlswhocode.com