Beyond the Computer Age: A Best Practices Intro for Implementing Library Coding Programs

Authors

  • Stephanie C. Prato

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.15n1.19

Abstract

At the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL), we are working to develop a comprehensive plan for supporting computer science education and coding for every age through the public library’s informal learning platform.

We introduce young children to programming logic, we teach elementary and middle school children coding languages, and we support adults in skill building and career shifts. In January 2016, President Obama announced the “Computer Science for All” initiative, which identified STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning and computer science as national priorities for all age groups.

Author Biography

Stephanie C. Prato

Stephanie C. Prato is the Director of Play to Learn Services at the Fayetteville (NY) Free Library. With experience in youth services, community outreach, leadership, instruction, and technology, she has developed innovative programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. She is a member of ALSC’s Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee.

References

Megan Smith, “Computer Science For All,” What’s Happening (blog), January 30, 2016, http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/01/30/computer-science-all.

“Promote Computer Science,” Code.org, 2015, https://code.org/promote.

Downloads

Published

2017-03-08

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2017): Spring

Section

Features

License

In the event that an author's work is accepted for publication in CAL, the author is required to sign a copyright agreement with ALA/ALSC. For more information and/or to download the copyright forms, visit the ALA Publishing Web site.

Send correspondence to

Sharon Korbeck Verbeten
CAL editor
820 Spooner Ct.
De Pere, WI 54115
920-339-2740
CALeditor@yahoo.com