Rethinking the Roles of Assessment in [Computer Science] Education

In this episode I unpack Scott’s (2012) publication titled “Rethinking the roles of assessment in music education,” which summarizes three roles of assessment (assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment as learning) that I discuss in relation to computer science education.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyNovember 28, 2022Assessment, QuestionsComment

Music Making in Scratch: High Floors, Low Ceilings, and Narrow Walls?

In this episode I unpack Payne and Ruthmann’s (2019) publication titled “Music making in Scratch: High floors, low ceilings, and narrow walls,” which problematizes the limitations of making music with Scratch.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyNovember 21, 2022Scratch, Integration, MusicComment

Action to Catalyze Tech: A Paradigm Shift for DEI

In this episode I unpack Catalyze Tech Working Group’s (2021) publication titled “The ACT Report: Action to Catalyze Tech, A Paradigm Shift for DEI,” which provides suggestions for business that would like to improve DEI in ways that are relevant to CS organizations and educators.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyNovember 14, 2022Diversity, Equity, InclusionComment

Performing Algorithms: Weaving as Promising Context for Computational Learning

In this episode I unpack Keune’s (2022) publication titled “Performing algorithms: Weaving as promising context for computational learning,” which explores weaving as a potential practice for exploring computer science concepts.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyNovember 7, 2022Physical computing, Unplugged, Electronic textilesComment