Background and context. Non-formal learning for K-12 computing education enables young
people to learn about computing outside the formal curriculum. Many studies have reported …

Children are finding novel ways to express their passions and priorities through innovative
uses of digital communication tools. This collection investigates and critiques the dynamism …

Computing is rapidly becoming a critical literacy for succeeding in an increasingly
technological world. While the proliferation of programs dedicated to broadening …

Student motivation in the Programming Fundamentals (CS1) course in our college has long
been a problem. Our project utilized both peer modeling and game development to increase …

Hackathon-style coding events are a popular and promising approach to broadening
participation in computer science and engineering. We present a quantitative analysis of self …

Peer mentoring programs have proven to be extremely successful for high school students.
Yet, most educational research studies rarely seek to understand the perspectives of peer …

While a lucrative and growing field, low levels of gender and racial diversity in CS remain
prevalent. Education and workforce support programs with the intention to promote …

The low sense of belonging and self-efficacy have been identified as key factors for
underrepresented students not choosing computing careers and retaining in computing …

Multi-pronged programs that involve students in a combination of proven interventions (ie,
tutoring other students, building community, developing skills, etc.) constitute one …

As society increasingly relies on computers to drive social, economic, and political
decisions, the computing workforce must reflect the racial and gender diversity of the larger …