Computer Science Education Week Event: Teaching UX Topics in Grades K-12

This event is offered as part of Computer Science Education Week. Learn more about related events at: https://www.csedweek.org/.

"CSEdWeek is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field."

Tonight, four speakers share their experience, preliminary research findings, and/or suggestions for teaching UX topics in K-12 settings. The need for reliable K-12 UX-related resources and materials appears to be great. A list of takeaways--selected books, websites, ready-to-use materials, and other resources that teachers can use to get started with teaching UX right away--will be provided. Possibilities for additional research, development, and on-going collaboration will be discussed.

Our Agenda:

7:30 pm - 7:45 pm Welcome, Announcements, Job Opportunities/Seekers, Thanking our Sponsor
7:45 pm - 8:25 pm Ten minute presentations by each of the four speakers
8:25 pm - 9:00 pm Questions and answers
9:00 pm Closing

Our Speakers:

Laura Gesin entered teaching after more than 15 years of experience in the business world, working for companies in the insurance, technical, and logistics industries. A teacher at Communications High School in Wall, NJ, Laura currently teaches Web Design & Digital Literacy, Advanced Web Design, Introduction to Programming with Python, Java Programming, and Advanced Concepts in Programming (Mobile). All courses use original curriculum and instructional materials that Laura maintains and updates. Laura was awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Curriculum Redesign in January 2020. Recognized as Teacher of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year, she’s a past member of Instructional Council and longtime advisor for the Literary Magazine and co-advisor for National Art Honor Society.

Keith Instone is a Digital Experience Research Analyst for Stratascale, an SHI company. He has 25+ years experience as a user experience practitioner, academic researcher, and occasional instructor. He has also been involved in bridging the industry-academia gap in UX. He helped develop the Enterprise Architecture program at Michigan State University. After getting a master's degree in computer science, his UX career journey has meant studying psychology, library science, visual literacy, graphic & industrial design, and more.

Lubina Bogoeva is currently a Sr. UX Designer at Fiserv, the original fintech company. She has over 10 years experience in the field, working for Bank of America and Thermo Fisher, as well as non-profits and design studios. She recently took on a new challenge as an advisor for the UXD Masters Externship program at Rutgers University. Lubina lives in Central New Jersey where she enjoys yoga, VR gaming and photographing the wildlife visiting her garden. She is also a Co-organizer of the UXPA NJ chapter.

Josephine Giaimo is a User Experience Strategist and Researcher who has conducted UX research for Google, ADP, AT&T, and other organizations. She has several decades of experience as a UX researcher, interaction designer, academic researcher, and "K through grey" instructor. She holds NJ certification in teaching middle school mathematics, and taught social science undergraduate courses at Bloomfield College for several years. She is currently writing a book focused on UX outcomes, metrics, and management control systems. A Jersey girl, she holds degrees in psychology and engineering earned at New Jersey's reknowned public universities.

Note that you will need to pre-register for this event, which will be recorded.

Thank you to Professor Rupa Misra and Rutgers University for their sponsorship of this event.

Time: Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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