The Contribution of Computer Science Education in a Creative Society

Romeike R (2008)


Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2008

Journal

Publisher: Springer Verlag

Edited Volumes: IFIP International Federation for Information Processing

City/Town: Boston

Book Volume: 281

Pages Range: 237-244

Conference Proceedings Title: IFIP International Federation for Information Processing

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-09729-9_37

Abstract

This article builds on the assumption that learning to live in the knowledge society requires creativity; it points out how the school subject of computer science (CS) can contribute to that issue and presents results of a study concerning how students think about CS and creativity after experiencing creative programming. A strong connection between creativity and CS was described by the students. Diverse possibilities of how CS contributes to creativity, applies creativity and ways of how the students can include gained CS knowledge in order to be creative were explained. The results are discussed in the context of current research. © 2008 International Federation for Information Processing.

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How to cite

APA:

Romeike, R. (2008). The Contribution of Computer Science Education in a Creative Society. In IFIP International Federation for Information Processing (pp. 237-244). Boston: Springer Verlag.

MLA:

Romeike, Ralf. "The Contribution of Computer Science Education in a Creative Society." Proceedings of the Learning to Live in the Knowledge Society Boston: Springer Verlag, 2008. 237-244.

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