CIC: Semester 2, Week 9: Code First

This week is about Google's approach to computing education which has introduced millions of learners across 75 countries to computing.

1. Watch these videos by Dr Andrew Macvean who is a Google researcher:
   1. Code First Talk  Part 1
   2. Code First demo
   3. Code First Talk  Part 2
2. Think about/write answers to Andrew's provocations: 
   1. To what extent will the role of visual programming change with the rapid adoption of GenAI technology in programming?
   2. To what extent do you believe CS First would translate to schools in the UK? Why?
   3. To what extent does CS First map to the pedagogical concepts you have learned about during the course? Are there places where CS First would be in contrast to the principles you have learned about?

Computing education careers

Following on from our guest speakers last week, you might be interested in following up more about possible careers in computing education. 

• General information about teaching in Scotland
• A video we made to encourage people to become computing teachers