Special Session: CS Education Research Knowledge Forum

摘要

On April 14, 2016, the New York City Foundation for Computer Science Education (CSNYC) hosted the CSNYC Knowledge Forum: a one-day conference to inform computer science (CS) education researchers and practitioners throughout the country of the K12 work being implemented throughout NYC, and to engage their expertise to inform K-12 CS education research in NYC. Regarding research, CSNYC specifically sought to (1) identify and prioritize topics for research to accompany implementation, (2) construct a roadmap for long-term outcomes and necessary data collections, and (3) define ways in which CSNYC could support the research community in pursuing a research agenda in NYC. These objectives were pursued through an afternoon workshop of collaborative and highly interactive brainstorming and small-group activities (subsequently referred to throughout this document as 'the format') led by Professor Alex J. Bowers, Associate Professor of Education Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University. The proposed special session will be an adaptation of this workshop both to engage in processes the format and to explore research priorities among the SIGSCE community.