Teaching the Use of Data, Algorithms, and Creativity for Problem Solving

Course Description

In this course, students will advance their understanding of computer science principles through the development of a creative computational artifact that can be demonstrated and used for teaching purposes in secondary education classrooms. Through this experience, students will develop knowledge about how to represent and store data as well as how to appropriately select and apply algorithms to solve problems. Students will also explore user interaction and user experience design choices and their impact on populations of users. An essential learning objective is to understand the impact of the choice of data type and algorithm on the quality attributes of programs. Searching and sorting algorithms will be covered, with a focus on exposing students to different algorithm design strategies (iterative vs. recursive). In addition, students will develop, compile, present, and evaluate portfolios of pedagogical content related to equitable and inclusive teaching of computer science in secondary education, with a focus on strategies to increase student engagement and broaden participation of underrepresented groups in computing. This course cannot be taken for credit towards any other graduate programs offered by CIS.

Code

CIS 5704

Credits

3

Subject

CIS

Programs That Include This Course

• Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Instruction