- Topic: User Centered Design: Mini Hack-a-thon
- Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2014, 10 am - 12 noon
- Place: UW, Paul Allen Center for CSE, room 691 (Directions & Parking)
Every wonder what it's like to participate in a Hack-A-Thon? Join us for a whirl wind 2 hour experience during November's PSCSTA meeting where we will host a speed dating version of a Hack-A-Thon. Bring your laptop, your creative coder hats and an open mind, and maybe an idea or two (don't worry if you're stuck, we'll have a few ideas for you as well). We'll provide mobile devices and instruction on low-fidelity prototyping and rapid development for mobile devices using MIT's App Inventor.
Bring your own computer and if you have an Android Device, bring that too. All you will need is a Google Account to use App Inventor.
Parking is provided free of charge. If you do not receive parking details, please e-mail outreach@cs.washington.edu.
Bring your own computer and if you have an Android Device, bring that too. All you will need is a Google Account to use App Inventor.
Sessions in blue are activities that bring students to the UW campus for organized events.
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2014 | Security | Kendrick Hang | Rarely a week goes by without a security-related topic appearing in the news headlines. Whether it be viruses, worms, identity theft, phishing, or hacking, security is often on the minds of computing professionals and everyday users. In computer science classes, we can introduce the basic principles and practices of computer security and even use security issues and hacking activities to draw students into computer science. Ken Hang from Green River Community College will share two high school level security/hacking competitions designed to inspire students, Cyberpatriotand PicoCTF. The University of Washington security group will share hands-on security activities that can be done even without computers! |
| Oct 18, 2014 |
CS Ed Week Events and Preparation
|
Alec McTavish |
What do you have planned for Computer Education Week, December 8 - 14th? Learn about activities and events to increase interest and knowledge in computer science for your students and entire school. We will have members present what has worked well in the past and their latest plans for this year, including how to get your Math and Science teachers more involved with opportunities like the Hour of Code. Our round table discussion will be facilitated by Alec McTavish and will draw on the insightful experience of our members.
We will also have a check in on the latest details for the December Programming Contest (Dec 13th) as part of these activities.
Meeting Notes Here |
| Nov 15, 2014 | User Centered Design: Mini Hack-a-thon | Lauren Bricker | Every wonder what it's like to participate in a Hack-A-Thon? Join us for a whirl wind 2 hour experience during November's PSCSTA meeting where we will host a speed dating version of a Hack-A-Thon. Bring your laptop, your creative coder hats and an open mind, and maybe an idea or two (don't worry if you're stuck, we'll have a few ideas for you as well). We'll provide mobile devices and instruction on low-fidelity prototyping and rapid development for mobile devices using MIT's App Inventor. |
| Dec 13, 2014 | WINTER PROGRAMMING CONTEST | DawgBytes + PSCSTA | Student competition event, hosted at UW and TBD. |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Game Development Options | Greg Kilpatrick | |
| Feb 7, 2015 | TECH Out! | Amazon.com + PSCSTA | Computing & STEM career day just for girls, organized by Amazon.com Hoppers. |
| Mar 21, 2015 | Big Data Workshop | TBD | Pending upcoming contests - we are looking for a host. |
| Apr 25, 2015 | SPRING PROGRAMMING CONTEST | PSCSTA Team | Student competition event, hosted at TBD |
| May 16, 2015 | The State of CS Education: Code.org, CS Principles & more | Earl Bergquist | |
| Jun 20, 2015 | All | End of Year Wrap Up & Social | We will discuss opportunities and plans for the summer and upcoming school year. Socialize, maybe a small party, and hold our annual elections - you need not be present to be elected ;-) |
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