Tapestry Workshop Day 2: Overflowing with Ideas

Day two was highlighted with a ride on the Boilermaker Special - the official mascot of Purdue. (Sorry about the photo quality but it's a webcam shot of a Polaroid taken on the moving train, way too cool!)

After eight hours in workshop sessions, there is too much to elaborate on in one single post. I plan to refer back to things learned as I try to implement them throughout the school year.

In this post, I'll simply present a summary list of topics explored:

• Identifying things to change in my CS courses
• Using logic puzzles
• Inquiry Based Instruction
• Cognitive Load Theory
• Paired Programming
• Test Driven Development of programming
• How students choose careers and majors
• How to effectively reach out to prospective students
• Professional development resources available through CS4EDU
• Examples of Success
• Encouragement that we all can do better
• Using manipulatives and unplugged strategies