Additionally, the field of computer science changes rapidly, to the point where it's difficult to keep track of it using print --
For example, see http://blog.wolfram.com/2008/12/01/the-incredible-convenience-of-mathematica-image-processing/
Is this math? Computer science? Graphic design? All three, or something else entirely?
And I agree, it's difficult to for schools to find subject-matter experts for these topics. But, do we really need that? I'd argue that we need people who have a solid foundation, and can identify and organize useful resources that help students learn what's current.
Cheers,
Bill
>
> On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:24 AM, "Duff, Carole"
> <DuffC@notredameprep.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Greetings all!
> >
> >
> >
> > We are trying to build a computer science program,
> however, at this
> > point, we do not have the numbers to justify hiring a
> teacher. We
> > have
> > tried to find a teacher who could teach AP Computer
> Science along with
> > other classes (ex. Math, Science) but to little or no
> avail. Of
> > course,
> > computer science majors have dropped over the past two
> decades, so
> > it's
> > not surprising that hiring qualified teachers in this
> area is
> > difficult.
> >
> >
> >
> > Is anyone involved in an online consortium or
> something that would
> > provide quality AP Computer Science instruction?
> We're investigating
> > now since we have students taking intro tech and
> programming classes,
> > and we'd like to be able to provide an option for
> those who wish to
> > pursue higher-level studies.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for your help!
> >
> >
> >
> > -C.D.
> >
> >
> >
> > Carole Duff
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