Carnegie Mellon will host a summer workshop for AP Computer Science high school teachers July 27 - August 2 (plan on arriving on Sunday, 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 $450. 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 Resnik Hall is $360.
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 $5.00 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 $70/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
Leigh Ann Sudol, Lectdurer in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon and a current Leader in the APCS Exam reading
Rich Pattis, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at University of California, Irvine and a former consultant to the APCS Exam reading
We are sorry but we cannot accept credit card payments or purchase orders. We can only accept checks. Thank you.
Carnegie Mellon's Federal ID is 250969449.
Although the registration period has ended, there may still be seats available. For details, contact the event coordinator, Angela Brookins, by telephone 412-268-5483 or e-mail angieb@cs.cmu.edu
Click here (requires Acrobat Reader) for a copy of last year's syllabus for the workshop. See below for a daily agenda.
Sunday, July 27
| Arrival | ||
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinner |
Monday, July 28 - Friday, 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 |
Saturday, 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. For this service it will be a $2.60 charge one way. It will drop off at Forbes Avenue and Morewood Avenue.
Click here to download a copy of a Campus Map.
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.
| 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 |