确定SPIRIT项目对学生的知识、态度和对计算机职业的看法的影响

Alka Harriger, Alejandra J. Magana, Ryan Lovan
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全国范围内对计算机程序兴趣的下降对美国的安全构成了威胁,并限制了所有领域的创新潜力。解决这个问题的一种方法是消除美国年轻人对计算机的误解,包括向他们介绍计算机如何对许多学科产生积极影响,并向他们展示应用计算机可以是有趣和有益的。中西部一所大学的一个项目通过为高中生举办为期一周的住宿夏令营实现了这一目标,该夏令营向他们介绍了拥有信息技术技能的人的就业机会和可能性。参与者每天完成各种各样的实践活动,同时听取计算机专业人士的工作经验。从参与计划的学生那里收集到的反馈显示,该计划除了提高他们对电脑机会的认识外,还提高了他们对资讯科技的兴趣,促使许多人报读电脑/工程课程,并改善了他们在学校的表现。本文分享了该计划的细节和参与者的反馈,为提供类似的计划来纠正人们对计算机的知识提供了一个案例。
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Identifying the impact of the SPIRIT program in student knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions toward computing careers
Declining interest in computing programs nationwide presents a threat to America's security and limits potential for innovation across all domains. One way to address this problem is to remove misconceptions held by the nation's youth about computing, including information about how it positively impacts many subjects and showing them that applying computing can be fun and rewarding. One program at a Midwestern university accomplished this goal through a week-long, residential, summer camp for high school students to educate them about career opportunities and possibilities for people with Information Technology skills. Participants completed a variety of hands-on activities daily, along with listening to work experiences of computing professionals. Feedback collected from the student participants showed that in addition t o raising awareness about computing opportunities, the program increased youth interest in IT, prompted many to enroll in computing/engineering courses, and improved their performance in school. This paper shares details about the program and participant feedback to make a case for offering similar programs to correct the knowledge people have about computing.
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