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Computer science education is essential in a highly digital world. But for students with disabilities, this type of foundational learning isn\u2019t always accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts at the University of Florida \u2013 including <\/span>Maya Israel, Ph.D.<\/span><\/a>, and her team at the <\/span>CSEveryone Center for Computer Science Education<\/span><\/a> \u2013 are working to solve this problem with the help of $556,096 in new funding from Google.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe live in a world that is so technology-rich, we need to make sure that all students have access to this type of experience,\u201d said Israel, an associate professor of educational technology and computer science education at the <\/span>UF College of Education<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThis extension of ongoing CSEveryone work, funded by Google, provides professional development, lending libraries, and support to teachers in order to include students with disabilities in computer science and robotics.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Student attends CSEveryone’s showcase at Google Chicago<\/h2>\n

Approximately 15% of kindergarten through 12th grade students in the United States have disabilities, and many of these students are not receiving adequate computer science education. Research indicates that students with disabilities are often excluded from this type of education due to three main factors: misconceptions about their abilities, unavailable technology designed to meet their unique needs, and a lack of professional development resources for their teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Funding from Google since 2023 has allowed the CSEveryone team to design and facilitate a professional development program to help meet these challenges, which has been implemented through partnerships with two of the largest school districts in the country: <\/span>Broward County Public Schools<\/span><\/a> in Florida and <\/span>Chicago Public Schools<\/span><\/a> in Illinois.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The CSEveryone team at UF has already guided more than 300 educators, and thousands of K-12 students have been impacted. Highlighting the success of the program and how students have benefited, Broward County Public Schools held a computer science and robotics showcase in May 2023. Chicago Public Schools piloted the program this year, which culminated in a celebratory showcase at Google\u2019s Chicago headquarters.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThrough these events, we get to see learners being creative with computing and robotics. We also see them both struggling in a productive way and being successful,\u201d Israel said. \u201cOur teachers have the opportunity to highlight their wonderful accomplishments with robotics and computer science education. The families are so proud of what their students are doing, and the teachers are phenomenal in showcasing what they\u2019ve worked on all year.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Israel also points to the feedback loop that has developed between her program participants and technology companies as a major point of success. Companies are considering the triumphs and challenges that learners with disabilities are experiencing as they interact with technological products, and they are modifying them accordingly. For example, Israel\u2019s team is working closely with <\/span>VEX Robotics<\/span><\/a> to increase the accessibility of the company\u2019s robotics hardware, coding software, and curricular resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

The UF team is grateful for Google\u2019s continued commitment to advancing computer science education, which will help the CSEveryone program expand into additional school districts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the CSEveryone Center, any teacher in the country can now take an <\/span>online microcredential<\/span><\/a> to earn a badge or engage with <\/span>free practice assessments<\/span><\/a> for the <\/span>Florida Teacher Certification Examinations<\/span><\/a>. Teachers can also enroll at UF in an online graduate certificate program, as well as master\u2019s and doctoral programs, to further their education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With accessible technologies, effective instructional strategies, and teachers who believe that all students should participate in computer science education, research has shown that learners with disabilities can find success \u2013 exceeding expectations in both their creativity and innovative problem-solving approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis program shows that it is possible to bring together large school districts, technology companies, educational funders, and advocates to work toward full and meaningful participation of all learners, including those with disabilities, in computer science education,\u201d Israel said. \u201cWe have a long journey ahead, but this project has uncovered both how great this need is within our communities and how expansive the realm of possibility is for these learners.\u201d<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]
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\u201cWe live in a world that is so technology-rich, we need to make sure that all students have access to this type of experience,\u201d said Israel, an associate professor of educational technology and computer science education at the <\/span>UF College of Education<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThis extension of ongoing CSEveryone work, funded by Google, provides professional development, lending libraries, and support to teachers in order to include students with disabilities in computer science and robotics.\u201d<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n

Student attends CSEveryone's showcase at Google Chicago<\/h2>\r\nApproximately 15% of kindergarten through 12th grade students in the United States have disabilities, and many of these students are not receiving adequate computer science education. Research indicates that students with disabilities are often excluded from this type of education due to three main factors: misconceptions about their abilities, unavailable technology designed to meet their unique needs, and a lack of professional development resources for their teachers.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFunding from Google since 2023 has allowed the CSEveryone team to design and facilitate a professional development program to help meet these challenges, which has been implemented through partnerships with two of the largest school districts in the country: <\/span>Broward County Public Schools<\/span><\/a> in Florida and <\/span>Chicago Public Schools<\/span><\/a> in Illinois.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe CSEveryone team at UF has already guided more than 300 educators, and thousands of K-12 students have been impacted. Highlighting the success of the program and how students have benefited, Broward County Public Schools held a computer science and robotics showcase in May 2023. Chicago Public Schools piloted the program this year, which culminated in a celebratory showcase at Google\u2019s Chicago headquarters.<\/span>\r\n
\u201cThrough these events, we get to see learners being creative with computing and robotics. We also see them both struggling in a productive way and being successful,\u201d Israel said. \u201cOur teachers have the opportunity to highlight their wonderful accomplishments with robotics and computer science education. The families are so proud of what their students are doing, and the teachers are phenomenal in showcasing what they\u2019ve worked on all year.\u201d<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nIsrael also points to the feedback loop that has developed between her program participants and technology companies as a major point of success. Companies are considering the triumphs and challenges that learners with disabilities are experiencing as they interact with technological products, and they are modifying them accordingly. 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