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Friday, June 24 • 10:45am - 11:30am
Panel - Computer Science for All: Putting Students in the Driver's Seat

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Dive into the #CS4All movement with a close look at what's happening in NYC. Students are learning to code and make games both in and outside of school, and what needs to happen next to make computer science a new literacy.

Moderators
avatar for Minerva Tantoco

Minerva Tantoco

NYC's Chief Technology Officer

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Matthew Farber

Dr. Matthew Farber

Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado
Matthew Farber, Ed.D., is an assistant professor of educational technology at the University of Northern Colorado, where he founded the Gaming SEL Lab. He has been invited to the White House, authored several books and papers, and is a frequent collaborator with UNESCO MGIEP and Games... Read More →
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Debbie Marcus

Executive Director of Computer Science Education, NYCDOE
Debbie Marcus is the Executive Director of Computer Science Education in the NYCDOE and is leading CS4ALL, the City’s effort to expand computer science to all NYC students. A committed public school administrator, she has held several positions within the NYCDOE in the Office of... Read More →
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Michael Preston

Executive Director, CSNYC
Michael Preston is the Executive Director of CSNYC, the New York City Foundation for Computer Science Education. CSNYC supports CS education in the NYC public schools through grantmaking, program evaluation and research, building capacity in the school system, and engaging partners... Read More →


Friday June 24, 2016 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Tishman Auditorium