2004 JETT Workshop at The George Washington University

What about this particular one?
The Computer Science Department at The George Washington University will offer a JETT workshop in April 2004. More specifically, there will be four sessions offered on April 3-4; teachers can choose which sessions to attend based on their interests.

OK, tell more about this workshop
The workshop will have four sessions or tracks:

• Track 1 ("I'm new to programming"): This track is for science or math teachers (or anyone really) who is under pressure to teach some computer science. You will learn about programming, about Java and how to program simple applets. The course comes with an instructor's manual and complete on-line materials that you can use directly in your classes. Track 1 will cover the first few modules in this course: applets, handling input, numbers, drawing, conditional statements and loops. Note: this course has been designed to appeal to a broader class of students, especially girls; many exercises and assignments have a visual and creative component.
  Instructors: Prof. Rahul Simha, Justin Cohen.

• Track 2 ("I know some programming, but not Java"): This track for for teachers who've taught some programming but have no knowledge of Java or Java-like languages. Track 1 attendees can spill over into this session. Track 2 will start with a quick review of syntax and language features, control structues, methods and static objects. Modules 1-4 in this colletion of course materials in Java will be used.
  Instructors: Prof. Rahul Simha, Justin Cohen.

• Track 3 ("I'm new to objects"): This track is for computer science teachers who are already teaching in Pascal, C or Basic (non-Object languages) and who are looking for an introduction to objects. We will start with Module 5 of this online collection of course materials in Java. Topics will include ynamic objects, constructors, abstract classes and interfaces. This track will be a little more free-ranging depending on audience interests. We could provide an overview or field questions on esoteric object details. Track 2 attendees are welcome to continue with this session.
  Instructors: Prof. Rahul Simha, Justin Cohen.

• Track 4 ("I know Java but am new to AP"): This track for computer science teachers making the transition to the new AP program in Java.
  Instructor: Shane Torbert (Thomas Jefferson School for Science and Technology, Fairfax, Virginia).

What is the schedule?
This is the schedule:

SATURDAY

    8.00 -  9.00: Registration

    9.00 - 12.00: Track 1 ("I'm new to programming")

                    Instructor: Rahul Simha, Justin Cohen

                    Introduction to programming with Java applets

                    Modules 1-5 of Applet course (up to loops)

                    Hands-on exercises.

   12.00 -  2.00: Lunch, hosted by CS dept

    2.00 -  5.00: Track 2 ("I know programming, but not Java")

                    Instructor: Rahul Simha, Justin Cohen

                    Intro to Java language

                    Language elements, control structures, methods

                    Static objects

                    Hands-on exercises.



SUNDAY

    8.00 -  9.00: Registration

    9.00 - 12.00: Track 3 ("I'm new to objects")

                    Instructor: Rahul Simha, Justin Cohen

                    Dynamic objects in Java

                    Linked lists

                    Hands-on exercises.

   12.00 -  2.00: Lunch, hosted by CS dept

    2.00 -  5.00: Track 4 ("I want to know more about the AP program")

                    Instructor: Shane Torbert    

How do I register?
Send a short letter of intent with your name, address, school, school address, your email and a check for $20 for each day of attendance to Prof. Rahul Simha, Department of Computer Science, The George Washington University, Washington DC, 20052. Please indicate which of the four tracks you will be attending and make the check payable to "Department of Computer Science".
NOTE: Please register before the workshop. There are only 30 seats in the classroom. We need to know how many are coming for that purpose and to order the lunches.

How do I get there?
From out of town, you'll have to make arrangements to come to DC and find a place to stay. You can try our very own GW Inn very near campus. The workshop will take place in Tompkins Hall 405 at 725, 23rd Street. These are the directions from the corner of 23rd Street and I (Eye) St, where the Foggy Bottom metro is: Come out of the metro, cross 23rd St and turn right. Walk one block and cross H St. Walk about 25 yards and you'll be in front of Tompkins Hall. Get in, turn left to the staircase at the end of the hall and go up to the fourth floor. (There is also an elevator). Additional information and directions can be found here.

Shane Torbert's materials