KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tim Bell
KEYNOTE TOPIC: Empowering minds: Computational thinking in plain sight
We are thrilled to welcome Professor Tim Bell from the University of Canterbury, Aotearoa (New Zealand), to STEM 2024 as our Google keynote speaker.
Specialising in computer science education, Tim is the innovative mind behind the internationally acclaimed “Computer Science Unplugged” project. This pioneering initiative introduces students and teachers to the core concepts of computer science without the need for computers, making it an accessible and engaging educational tool around the globe.
Tim’s contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, his dedication and impact were recognised when he received the prestigious 2018 ACM SIGCSE Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education award. His unique approach to teaching and his passion for making computer science accessible to all are what set him apart in the academic world.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Tim is also a talented musician, which brings a creative and rhythmic precision to his work and computer science presentations.
At STEM 2024, Professor Bell will delve into the increasingly vital subject of computational thinking—a term now embedded in school curricula worldwide. This concept is pivotal in transitioning students from mere users to creators of technology. Tim will explore what computational thinking really means in practice, illuminating both “unplugged” and “plugged-in” pedagogical approaches, and demonstrating how these methodologies can be easily used to engage students in a meaningful way.
Join us at STEM 2024 to hear from Professor Tim Bell how computational thinking can transform the educational landscape and prepare our young learners for the technological challenges and opportunities of the future.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tim Bell
KEYNOTE TOPIC: Empowering minds: Computational thinking in plain sight
We are thrilled to welcome Professor Tim Bell from the University of Canterbury, Aotearoa (New Zealand), to STEM 2024 as our Google keynote speaker.
Specialising in computer science education, Tim is the innovative mind behind the internationally acclaimed “Computer Science Unplugged” project. This pioneering initiative introduces students and teachers to the core concepts of computer science without the need for computers, making it an accessible and engaging educational tool around the globe.
Tim’s contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, his dedication and impact were recognised when he received the prestigious 2018 ACM SIGCSE Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education award. His unique approach to teaching and his passion for making computer science accessible to all are what set him apart in the academic world.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Tim is also a talented musician, which brings a creative and rhythmic precision to his work and computer science presentations.
At STEM 2024, Professor Bell will delve into the increasingly vital subject of computational thinking—a term now embedded in school curricula worldwide. This concept is pivotal in transitioning students from mere users to creators of technology. Tim will explore what computational thinking really means in practice, illuminating both “unplugged” and “plugged-in” pedagogical approaches, and demonstrating how these methodologies can be easily used to engage students in a meaningful way.
Join us at STEM 2024 to hear from Professor Tim Bell how computational thinking can transform the educational landscape and prepare our young learners for the technological challenges and opportunities of the future.