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Use fun gadgets like laser keyboards to get students excited.

  • This is especially good because it shows other cool things you can do with science and technology.

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  • Effective Encouragement
  • Address Misconceptions About the Field of CS
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Interview with Barbara Ericson

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Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS
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Take the time to encourage girls and students of color and tell them that academic abilities can expand and improve, as they often internalize cultural expectations that they have little innate CS ability.

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