Presenter Information

Tim Bell, University of Canterbury

Location

Great Hall 2

Start Date

8-8-2016 1:30 PM

End Date

8-8-2016 2:45 PM

Subjects

Coding, Programming, STEM education, Computer science education, Curriculum, Required courses, Primary education, Secondary education

Comments

Keynote 2

Abstract

The idea of teaching ‘coding’ to school students has become popular, and the term appears in the names of many initiatives, such as Hour of Code and Code Club. But what do we really mean by ‘coding’, and why would you want every child to learn it? Won’t it be outdated soon? This paper looks at these issues, and why topics such as computer science are being taught to all students. This includes an assessment of misunderstandings around the idea of compulsory programming for every student, and the challenges that accompany the introduction of such topics into schools.

Place of Publication

Melbourne Vic

Publisher

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

ISBN

9781742864075

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Aug 8th, 1:30 PM Aug 8th, 2:45 PM

What's all the fuss about coding?

Great Hall 2

The idea of teaching ‘coding’ to school students has become popular, and the term appears in the names of many initiatives, such as Hour of Code and Code Club. But what do we really mean by ‘coding’, and why would you want every child to learn it? Won’t it be outdated soon? This paper looks at these issues, and why topics such as computer science are being taught to all students. This includes an assessment of misunderstandings around the idea of compulsory programming for every student, and the challenges that accompany the introduction of such topics into schools.

 

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