We propose to have a variety of activities at monthly meetings and other gatherings, including:
- Workshops to improve computer science classrooms
- Recruitment strategies
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Tapestry workshop (abbreviated) — https://www.ncwit.org/resources/tapestry-workshop-box
- Counselors for Computing — https://www.ncwit.org/project/counselors-computing-c4c
- Learning opportunities — these may be led by members or experts in the field
- Emerging technologies
- Hands-on activities
- Student-facing activities — we plan to hold at least one per year
- Social impact hackathon
- AppJam
- Programming competition
- Guest speakers
- From local universities and colleges
- From local companies
- Company site visits
- Google, Blizzard, SendGrid, …
- Startups
- Incubators – e.g., Applied Innovation
- Mentoring program – specifically for new teachers
- Networking activities
- such as CSTA-SD’s Social Networking Crawl
We welcome your suggestions for other potential activities. Please submit a suggestion under Contact.