Carnegie Mellon will host a summer workshop for AP Computer Science high school teachers July 27 - August 2 (plan on arriving on Monday, July 27). The workshop is intended for teachers who have one year teaching experience in Java. This week is appropriate for experienced teachers of the current A or AB curriculum. Through lecture, demonstrations, and lab assignments, participants will work with experienced Computer Science instructors developing an understanding of these topics, and teaching methods for presentation in their own classroom setting.
There will also be an extensive exploration of the new Advanced Placement Computer Science Case Study, "GridWorld".
Cost for the workshop is $425. The workshop fee will include materials and opening dinner/closing lunch; all other meals are on your own: if your school district is paying, you must add in an appropriate per-diem to cover meals. The cost for single-occupancy, on-campus housing at West Wing is $380.
This seasonally air conditioned building offer five-person suites and double rooms. The guest is able to control their own air conditioning temperature in their sleeping room. The residence has lounges on each floor, laundry facilities and a total of two community kitchens. There is also a cafeteria that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the ground floor. Wireless computer network is available with a guest account. Phones may be requested-the fee is $15.00 per phone per week. Basic furnishings include a twin-size bed, chest of drawers, desk and chair, closet or wardrobe. Weekly housekeeping and linen change for stays of one week or longer.
Each suite has a microfridge and a common seating area. The bathrooms are shared within each suite.
A campus parking pass, if needed, can be purchased for $50/week.
Mark Stehlik, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Teaching Professor in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon and former Chief Reader for the APCS exam
Don Slater, Lecturer in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon and a consultant to the APCS Exam reading since 1990
Judy Hromcik, APCS teacher at Arlington High School in Texas, a consultant to the APCS Exam reading, and a former member of the APCS Development Committee
We are sorry but we cannot accept purchase orders. We can only accept checks, money orders, and credit card payments. Thank you.
***IMPORTANT : June 12th is the payment deadline, there will be NO exceptions!***
Carnegie Mellon's Federal ID is 250969449.
The last day to register is Friday, June 12, 2009.
Click here (requires Acrobat Reader) for a copy of last year's syllabus for the workshop. See below for a daily agenda.
Monday, July 27
| Arrival | ||
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinner |
Tuesday, July 28 - Saturday, August 1
| 8:30 a.m. | Session 1 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Session 2 | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Session 3 | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 2:45 a.m. | Session 4 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special Topics | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Dinner (on your own) | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Open Lab |
Sunday, August 2
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast in Meeting Room | ||
| 8:30 a.m. | Workshop | ||
| 12:00 p.m. | Boxed lunches | ||
| Departure |
Directions to Carnegie Mellon University
Airport Shuttle Services:
At the Lower Level Baggage Claim area there will be the 28X Airport Flyer. The fare is $2.60 between Oakland and the Pittsburgh International Airport. Operators do not carry change. Exact change is required when paying your fare. It will drop off at Forbes Avenue and Morewood Avenue.
During the week it runs every 20 minutes and, on the weekend, every 30 minutes.
Click here to download a copy of the Airport Flyer Schedule.
Click here to download a copy of the Campus Map.
| Name & Title | Mailing Address | Telephone | E-mail Address |
| Angela Brookins Event Coordinator |
Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science Department 5101 Wean Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
412-268-5483 | angieb@cs.cmu.edu |
| Don Slater Workshop Coordinator |
Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science Department 5115 Wean Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
412-268-4370 | mjs@cs.cmu.edu |