Colloquium on Computer Science Pedagogy

Growing out of an internal discussion among the teaching-track faculty, we are pleased to inaugurate the Colloquium on CS Pedagogy.

The goal of the Colloquium on CS Pedagogy is to encourage presentations on and discussions of teaching, learning, and technological issues related to computer science education. Presentations involving cognitive, behaviorial and social aspects of learning are also encouraged.

All SCS faculty are welcome.

Spring 2009 schedule

The colloquia will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:00p-4:00p in 3305 Newell-Simon Hall unless otherwise noted.

The Spring 2009 schedule has not been finalized. If you have a suggestion for a topic or speaker or if would like to present, please contact our event chairperson, Ananda Gunawardena guna@cs.cmu.edu.

Thursday
Feb 26, 2009 Matt Jadud, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Allegheny College
"Exploring the Behavior of Novice Programmers"
View Abstract | Watch Video (requires media player)

Tuesday
March 31, 2009 Luis von Ahn, Assistant Professor and winner of the "Herbert A. Simon Award for Excellence in Teaching", Carnegie Mellon
"Teaching Shenanigans"
View Abstract | Watch Video (requires media player)

Thursday
Apr 23, 2009 David Klappholz, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology and Co-Director of the NJ Center for Software Engineering
"Recruiting Young Women into, and Retaining Them in Computing Majors: A High School and College Level Initiative (ACM-W Project) Based Upon a 35-Year Psychological Study"
View Abstract

Wednesday
Apr 29, 2009 Stella Yu, Assistant Professor at Boston College and winner of the NSF CAREER award in 2007
"Art and Vision: Scene Layout from Pictorial Cues"
View Abstract | Watch Video (requires media player)

Archive

Fall 2008 schedule

Nov 11, 2008	Candace Thille, Director, Open Learning Initiative "Using Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Other Technologies to Foster Learning" View Abstract
Nov 04, 2008	Talk postponed until Spring '09 Semester Luis von Ahn, Assistant Professor
Sep 30, 2008	Manuel Blum, Bruce Nelson Professor of Computer Science and Carnegie Mellon University Professor "Understanding Proofs" Watch Video (requires media player)

Fall 2007 schedule

Oct 02, 2007	Peter Brusilovsky, Associate Professor, School of Information Sciences and Intelligent Systems Program, University of Pittsburgh "Teaching C Programming with Web-based Personalized Tools" View Abstract
Nov 06, 2007	Dr. Anne Fay, Director of Assessment, Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & The Office of Technology for Education (OTE) "Assessment-Centered Instruction: Using Assessment to Support Educational Effectiveness" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)

Spring 2007 schedule

July 2007	Alan Kay A Town Hall Meeting Video Clip #1 \| Video Clip #2
May 01, 2007	Richard Pattis, Associate Teaching Professor and SCS Freshman Advisor, Carnegie Mellon University "CS-1: Forwards and Backwards" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Apr 03, 2007	Richard Scheines, Head, Department of Philosophy; Professor of Philosophy, CALD, and HCII; Carnegie Mellon University "Online Education: Using the Computer where it Helps" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Mar 06, 2007 WEH 7500	Richard Anderson, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington "Promoting Student Engagement with Classroom Presenter" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)

Fall 2006 schedule

Nov 7, 2006	Chris Stephenson, Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association, ACM "Addressing Key Concerns in K - 12 Computer Science Education" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Oct 3, 2006	POSTPONED Richard Anderson, University of Washington
Sep 26, 2006 1:30p-3:00p WEH 4625	Tim Bell, author of "CS Unplugged", University of Canterbury "Computer Science Unplugged" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Sep 12, 2006	David Eckhardt, Associate Teaching Professor and winner of the "Herbert A. Simon Award for Excellence in Teaching", Carnegie Mellon "Looking up from the Trenches" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Sep 19, 2006	Jeannette Wing, President's Professor of Computer Science and Computer Science Department Head, Carnegie Mellon "Computational Thinking" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)

Spring 2006 schedule

May 02, 2006 12:00p-1:30p	Peter B. Henderson, Head, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Butler University "The Role of Mathematics in Undergraduate CS & SE Education" View Abstract
Apr 13, 2006 12:00p-1:30p NSH 1507	Andrew B. Williams, Ph.D. Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Spelman College "C.A.R.E.: Broadening Computer and Robotics Education and Participation for Women and HBCUs" View Abstract
Apr 4, 2006	POSTPONED Chris Stephenson, Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association, ACM
Mar 7, 2006	Gregory Kesden, Lecturer and winner of the "Herbert A. Simon Award for Excellence in Teaching", Carnegie Mellon "Teaching from A Box of Chocolate" View Abstract
Feb 7, 2006	Randy Pausch, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction and Co-Director of the Entertainment Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon and Caitlin Kelleher, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science Department, Carnegie Mellon "Alice: Making it Fun to Learn Computer Programming" View Abstract

Fall 2005 schedule

Nov 1, 2005	Dr. Peter Lee, Professor of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon "Thoughts on Introductory Computer Science Education" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Oct 4, 2005	Dr. Kenneth R. Koedinger, Professor of Human Computer Interaction and Psychology, Carnegie Mellon "Cognitive Tutors: Moving from Effective Instructional Delivery to a Platform for Educational Research" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Sep 6, 2005	POSTPONED - Gregory Kesden, Lecturer and winner of the Herbert A. Simon Award for Excellence in Teaching, Carnegie Mellon

Spring 2005 schedule

Apr 5, 2005	Klaus Sutner, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Carnegie Mellon "Turing versus Bourbaki: Teaching Mathematics to Computer Science Majors" View Abstract \| View Slides
Mar 1, 2005	Dr. M.S. Vijay Kumar and Jeff Merriman Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Open Educational Opportunity" View Abstract \| Watch Video (requires media player)
Feb 1, 2005	James Duesing and Jessica Hodgins Carnegie Mellon "Team Teaching Animation Art and Technology"

Fall 2004 schedule

Dec 2, 2004	Michael I. Shamos, Distinguished Career Professor, ISRI, Carnegie Mellon "Learning by Doing in the eBusiness Technology Program"
Nov 4, 2004	Joel Adams, visiting faculty, Carnegie Mellon "The Imaginary Worlds Camps: Using Story-Telling in Alice to Introduce Middle-Schoolers to Programming"
Oct 7, 2004	Ananda Gunawardena, Associate Teaching Professor, Carnegie Mellon "Research Directions in Tablet PC-Based Educational Technologies"