raising the bar for computer education in college - course technology computing conference
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Raising the Bar for Computer Education in College - Course Technology Computing Conference Presenter: Ken Baldauf, Florida State University In order for the U.S. to maintain its leadership position in the global economy, colleges must produce graduates that are innovative problem-solving entrepreneurs. Learning to apply computer and technology skills in a student's field of study empowers that student to innovate. Simply put: Knowledge + Technology = Innovation. In this presentation Ken will reveal how his program (www.pic.fsu.edu) provides Florida State University students with access to the important computer skills required to propel them to success, while also promoting computer education and computer-related research and innovations across campus, in the community, and beyond. Those who attend this presentation will learn about new computer courses that appeal to students from a variety of degree programs and will gain insight on how to increase their value and influence within their institution to become recognized for the important contribution they make to students' lives.TRANSCRIPT
Ken BaldaufFlorida State University
Breakout Session 5
raising the bar
in computer ed
PHILOSOPHY
The PIC Vision and MissionPIC empowers all FSU students to innovate and lead in their respective fields through computing and information technologies. PIC provides an infrastructure that develops, supports, and promotes computing education across disciplines.
applied computing
inclusive computing
relevant computing
creative computing
innovative computing
• Competent use of a discipline-useful software package• The ability to perform simple transactions using the Web/Internet• Associated with each major is a required course(s) that provides
instruction in the discipline-specific computer skills, and students passing this course(s) with a grade of “C–” or better will be considered to have completed the requirement.
Computer Literacy RequirementRelevant TODAY @ FSU
SACSACCREDITED
Accreditor Approved
Humanities Sciences Business Information Comm ArtsMathStats
Why Interdisciplinary?Because today computing expertise
is embedded in all disciplines.
Humanities Sciences Business Information Comm ArtsMathStats
Why Interdisciplinary?Because we benefit from examining
computing from multiple perspectives
PIC People from Diverse DisciplinesSteering Committee Faculty
Teaching Assistants
COURSES
INNITIATIVES
A student organization for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, hackers, makers, designers, and coders
epic people in computing
ePICA student organization for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, hackers, makers, designers, and coders
epic people in computing
CDCCoalition for DigiTech Careers
connecting talented students with valuable career opportunities
design media communication business IT computer science
CHALLENGES
Overall PIC has been successful
• Each semester over 1,000 students take tech courses they would not have otherwise taken.
• Many students have been inspired to change majors to technology degrees.
• We’ve created a interdisciplinary community of computing practitioners and researchers.
Challenges
• Traditional university organizational structure and funding model isn’t interdisciplinary friendly
• Funding and support depends on the generosity of Deans• Difficult to grow in graduate-focused research 1 university
Overall the benefits far outweigh the challenges.
Questions?
www.pic.fsu.edu
Ken BaldaufFlorida State University
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