Build an Equitable and Inclusive CS Program with Intentionality

Purpose & objective

Session addresses the challenge of underrepresented students in computer science and how to address diversity, equity, and inclusion with intentionality. We take lessons proven effective in corporations and apply them to computer science education.
During each of the four lessons, participants interact with presenters and small groups in engaging activities to share best practices and identify specific actions that will work in their district/classroom.

Lesson 1 - Recognizing Shift in Global Understanding of DE&I - Acknowledge the Problem with Diversity in Enrollment
Lesson 2 - Build an Inclusive Environment & Use Multiple Practices and Measures - Inclusive Learning Spaces & Inclusive/Differentiated Instruction
Lesson 3 - Ensure Leaders Model Diversity & Inclusion - Activate Administrative Leadership Practices
Lesson 4 - Recognize the Connection Between Innovation and DE& I -- Attain True Education Reform

Outline

5 min - Welcome/ Intros (All)

5 min - Ice Breaker - Mentimeter poll

2 min - Session Goals

8 mins - Lesson 1 Recognize Shift in Global Understanding of DE & I - Acknowledge the problem in enrollment. Answer:
-Where are CS education efforts in your district or state?
-How much CS is taught in your district: none, some, a lot?
-Local state information available at code.org/promote.
Discuss: Local demographics relative to CS enrollment in your district

10 mins - Lesson 2 Build an Inclusive Environment & Use Differentiated Practices and Instructional Techniques
Participants will view two classrooms to compare for inclusive characteristics and discuss differences.
Participants will discuss specific actions they can take individually to become a more culturally responsive educator

25 mins - Lesson 3: Ensure Leaders Model Diversity & Inclusion
Lesson 4: Recognize connection between innovation and improved student achievement
Putting Social Justice into Action -
Participants will create an action plan incorporating at least one idea from each of the areas addressed

5 mins
Next Steps/ Closing/ Questions
Additional resources

time
task
Notes/ Links/ Resources
5 min
2:30 pm
Welcome/ Intros
Leolin:
Tonya:
Shaina:
5 min
:35
Ice Breaker
https://www.menti.com/f2a93968
2 min
:40
Session Goals

8 mins
:42
Lesson 1: (Leolin) Recognize Shift in Global Understanding of DE & I
Locate your state information: https://advocacy.code.org/

10 mins
:50
Lesson 2: (Tonya) Building an Inclusive Environment & Use of Multiple Practice & Measures

15 mins
:00
Lesson 3 (Shaina)

Lesson 4 (Shaina & Tonya)

15 mins
3:15
Next Steps/ Closing/ Questions

Supporting research

edtechdigest.com/2021/11/04/report-2021-state-of-computer-science-education/

Algebra I Before High School as a Gatekeeper to Computer Science Participation.pdf | Powered by Box

https://www.brookings.edu/research/digitalization-and-the-american-workforce/

https://www.inc.com/salvador-rodriguez/act-software-developers-map.html

ceosforcs.com

code.org/promote.

http://www.washington.edu/news/2015/08/24/to-get-girls-more-interested-in-computer-science-make-classrooms-less-geeky/
“Computing Whether She Belongs: Stereotypes Undermine Girls’ Interest and Sense of Belonging in Computer Science”, Allison Master, et al
http://life-slc.org/docs/MasterCheryanMeltzoff_2015_JEP.pdf