Duke University is hosting CS4HS@Duke, a great opportunity designed for high school educators to learn about new ways to teach and use computer science in the classroom. This two day workshop is filled with examples from across the discipline that can be integrated into classrooms and become part of curricula at different levels. Participants will have a chance to work with faculty, educators, and researchers from Duke and other institutions, regional and national high schools, and from Google as part of a two day introduction to many aspects of computer science.
Among the topics at the workshop:
The workshop will take place Oct 27-28, at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Preference is given to local teachers, but workshop organizers anticipate being able to accommodate several others as well to a total of approximately 30 teachers. A $250 stipend will be given to those completing the workshop. See the website for details http://sites.duke.edu/cs4hsduke.
Several great speakers and sessions are scheduled including the following:
There will be both presentations and hands-on activities and a dinner provided on Saturday evening.
For more information see the website or contact the organizers.