The course intends to provide concrete tools for the use of information technology for creative, popular and educational purposes, as well as opportunities for reflection and study on the teaching of information technology as a scientific discipline.
The course is mainly aimed at university students with knowledge of programming, but the participation of teachers is also welcome, even in the absence of specific training in computer science.
Learning the main pedagogical and instructional approaches to computer science education across different school levels, as well as the principles, methodologies, and tools for designing and implementing hands-on activities for educational and/or outreach purposes in the field of computer science.
Students will be able to design laboratory experiences, with educational and/or dissemination purposes, adapting the contents to the educational purposes and objectives, to the age of the learners/participants and evaluating the effectiveness of the work they have done.
Specifically, at the end of the course the student will know
TRANSVERSAL OBJECTIVES:
thanks to the participation in the planned teaching activities, at the end of the course the students will also be able to:
- communicate effectively in written and oral form, adapting one's communication to the context, using sources and aids of various kinds, applying critical thinking, using, processing and evaluating information, arguing
- identify one's own skills, developing the ability to concentrate and critically reflect on a task, demonstrate decision-making autonomy, collaborative attitude, management of human and material resources, coordination, negotiation skills, management of uncertainty
- manage their own social interactions, develop a collaborative attitude, respecting others and their needs, and willingness to overcome prejudices, express and understand different points of view, manage conflict, build trust, empathy
- be aware of one's own learning strategies, organize and evaluate personal learning according to what is understood and learned, understand one's own needs and ways of developing skills, identify and pursue learning objectives.
Basic programming skills
Balance between lessons and workshops on the tools (experimenting with groups of technologies or techniques). The course mainly uses active learning methodologies and given the content, the methodologies themselves (learning objective) are acquired by applying them to the various disciplinary contents. In particular, world café, jigsaw, team based learning, peer evaluation, debate will be used. The course also foresees the involvement of the students in the planning and realization of laboratories/field activities, and in particular the participation in the realization of activities, by means of coaching involvement in the realization of a laboratory or didactic activity.
Material provided by teachers (slides presented in class, worksheets, scientific papers).
Ricevimento: Appointment by email or by Microsoft Teams Office: Valle Puggia – 301
Ricevimento: Appointment by email
GIORGIO DELZANNO (President)
DANIELE TRAVERSARO
GIOVANNA GUERRINI (President Substitute)
According to the calendar approved by the Degree Program Board: https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/8759/studenti-orario
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Written exam, project and oral discussion.
Guidelines for students with certified Specific Learning Disorders, disabilities, or other special educational needs are available at https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/8759/studenti-disabilita-dsa
The written exam consists of a set of closed-ended questions on basic topics of the course. The objective of these questions is to ascertain knowledge and understanding of the main issues addressed during the lessons.
The ability to apply the introduced methodologies and technologies will be ascertained through the planning of a laboratory/didactic path, and the realization of the proposed laboratory or its presentation/oral discussion.
The oral discussion of the activities carried out, of the project and of the practical experience will be aimed at ascertaining, in addition to the knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, the ability to critically evaluate the adequacy of the choices and the effectiveness of the project proposals.
For further information, please refer to the course’s AulaWeb module or contact the instructor.
