Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 4-10) has been established both to celebrate the critical role of computing in today’s society and offer a call to action to share information and offer activities that will advocate for computing and elevate computer science education for students at all levels. CSEdWeek is scheduled to include the birthday (December 9th) of Grace Hopper, an important computer pioneer who happened to visit Regina in the 1970’s.
Regina Luncheon Presentation
in partnership with
U of R Computer Science Department
Tuesday December 6th, 2011
Delta Regina, Trentino Room, 1919 Saskatchewan Dr.
Time: 11:30am – 1:15pm
To register visit: https://www.picatic.com/
Registration Deadline: Friday December 2, 2011.
Speaker: Dean Elliott, Science Consultant
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Title: The Future of Computer Science Education in Saskatchewan
Presentation Overview Description
Computer Science education is in the news a lot lately. A recent BBC News Technology report talks about (computer) coding as the new Latin: kids need to have a proper understanding of computers if they will be able to compete for all kinds of jobs. Join us for a discussion about Computer Science K-12 education in Saskatchewan.
Speaker Biography
Dean Elliott is the Science Consultant at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. In that role, develops all K-12 science curriculum for the province, supports all 28 school divisions with science curriculum implementation, and liaises with provincial and national groups involved in science education outreach. He recently completed his Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia.
Fees:
CIPS Student Member $20.00 Student Non Member $25.00
CIPS Member $25.00 Non Member $30.00
CIPS Member Guest $25.00
(only valid if you are a non CIPS member attending with a CIPS Member)
Corporate Table (8) $250.00
Agenda
11:30 am Registration
12:00 noon Lunch
12:15 pm Presentation and Questions
1:05 pm Adjournment
Menu
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls and Butter
Seasonal Greens with House Dressing
Turkey Dinner with all the dressings
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee & Specialty & Herbal Teas