Dear PLT Schemers:
Apologies for the duplicate, to those who are on plt-tools.
As you may know, the researchers in PLT coordinate an outreach effort
to update the computer science curricula of high schools and colleges.
Specifically, we run a program called TeachScheme! whose primary
outreach is via free summer workshops for educators. For more
information, see
http://www.teach-scheme.org/
[Fyi, that Web site runs solely on the PLT Scheme Web server.]
This year, we have expanded the reach of the program to include four
locations for workshops. I include a brief blurb below. Please
forward it to educators in your area who might be interested.
Thanks,
Shriram
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TeachScheme! -- The Pre-AP Curriculum
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The National Science Foundation has awarded a large grant to the
TeachScheme! Project. Over the past few years, the Project has
pioneered a new approach to problem solving with a minimum of syntax
and strong methodological support from software. The innovative
program has attracted widespread attention and rapid growth. Many
teachers now use TeachScheme! as their pre-AP (or sole) curriculum.
The Project has also developed a gentle and direct transition path to
Java, suitable for all students.
The Project provides
- free workshops
- free on-line book (also available in print from the MIT Press)
- free solution sets and guides
- free innovative software that grows with students' knowledge
- free round-the-clock consultation
Using the grant, the Project will pay flight, hotel, meals, and stipends
for up to 100 qualified participants per year. The ideal candidates are
pairs of teachers from the same school. Teachers who wish to earn
graduate credit may apply for a tuition waiver at the participating
institutions.
To learn more about the Project, please visit
http://www.teach-scheme.org/
The workshops will take place in Boston, MA (Northeastern University);
Garden City, Long Island, NY (Adelphi University); Providence, RI
(Brown University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute); and Salt Lake
City, UT (University of Utah), in July and August, 2001.