[CANCELLED] NaijaCoder: Participatory Design for Early Algorithms Education in the Global SouthCancelledGlobalMSI
The majority of Nigerian high schoolers have little to no exposure to the basics of algorithms and programming. We believe this trajectory should change as programming offers these students, especially those from indigent backgrounds, an opportunity to learn profitable skills and ignite their passions for problem-solving and critical thinking.
AnonCoder is an organization that is dedicated to organizing a free, intensive summer program in Nigeria to teach the basics of algorithms and computer programming to high schoolers. However, the adoption of computer science curriculum has been especially challenging in countries in the global south that face unique challenges—such as unstable power supply, internet service, and price volatility. We design a curriculum that is more conducive to the local environment while incorporating rigorous thinking and preparation. Using basic survey designs, we elicit feedback from the students designed to further improve and iterate on our curriculum.
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15:45 - 17:00 | GlobalPapers at Meeting Rooms B110-112 Chair(s): Joël Porquet-Lupine University of California, Davis | ||
15:45 25mTalk | Computer Science Education - What Can We Learn from Japan?Global Papers Markus Sprenger TU Dresden, Nadine Bergner RWTH Aachen University, Thiemo Leonhardt TU Dresden, Ryuta Yamamoto Shizuoka University DOI | ||
16:10 25mTalk | [CANCELLED] NaijaCoder: Participatory Design for Early Algorithms Education in the Global SouthCancelledGlobalMSI Papers Daniel Alabi Columbia University, Atinuke Adegbile Global Integrated Education Volunteers Association (GIEVA), Lekan Afuye Cornell University, Philip Abel Twilio, Inc., Alida Monaco ICF International DOI | ||
16:35 25mTalk | AI Teaches the Art of Elegant Coding: Timely, Fair, and Helpful Style Feedback in a Global CourseGlobal Papers Juliette Woodrow Stanford University, Ali Malik Stanford University, Chris Piech Stanford University DOI |