Teaching Storytelling Alice at Cardinal Forest Elementary Amanda Gilbert Period 3 Computer Systems Lab
Abstract 5 th graders at Cardinal Forest Scratch background Storytelling Alice Writing Applications
Introduction Teaching aspect Focus on teaching girls Success of Storytelling Alice Writing Programming Math
Background First year doing this at Cardinal Forest Girls' ability to program Gaming community male-centered Storytelling vs. game making Why do girls NOT choose computer science Social norms Math/science confidence
Background Continued Syntax/algorithmic thinking/basic concepts Alice's visual nature
Discussion 3D nature: difficult concept Younger age: will it help? SOL writing-based course Effective?
Expected Results: Where do we go from here? Possible Directions Project Teach mathematical concepts Focus on girls Simple small projects