Dr Sue Black Senior Research Associate Software Systems Engineering University College London
Education is *so* important
1. What has been good/bad in your educational experience?
2. Are we doing the right things now in schools/colleges/universities?
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While I’m talking it would be good to hear about your experiences of education..are w doing the right things?
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My education: 7 – saved pocket money to buy maths text books, loved school. 12 – all about cramming facts, lots homework, hated school 16 – left home and school due to family circumstances
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… 25 – return to study course at Adult Edu Establishment 26 – Polymaths (2 A level equiv) at local college 27 – University! BSc(Hons) Computing Studies
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…. 31 – PhD Computer Science + did part time teaching 36 – Full time academic
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My teaching career: Started by teaching maths to first years, 10-20 in a class – was VERY scared Taught larger classes, more complicated topics, more advanced students Became Module Leader, put together my own modules Became course leader
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Look back over all of the learning that I’ve done, think: What was good? What was bad? Make the point that education has been very important for me, it has helped me to bring my family out of poverty
Education is *so* important
1. What has been good/bad in your educational experience?
2. Are we doing the right things now in schools/colleges/universities?
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Chat with Sarah, questions/comments from audience
The UK has great computing heritage
1. Why was the UK one of the leaders of the industrial revolution?
2. Is the UK leading the digital revolution?
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Anyone recognise this place? Brief intro to Bletchley Park What happened there Why it is important Allude to innovation conditions: desperately wanting something to happen good/right people Fine to fail, but keep going Think outside the box Pivot if you spot an opportunity
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Campaign I started to save bpark Description of how it started and short description of what I did, and how it grew Just did it one bit at a time, tried to solve small problems, iterated, took on board feedback Trad media vs social media approach, how that worked, what it meant in campaign terms
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In the UK we are good at innovation and tech Show each slide in turn for next 4 slides and ask everyone who it is Tech heroes Tommy Flowers – colossus Steve Shirley – Finternational Dina St Johnston –first software house Tim Berners Lee – internet If
Tommy Flowers Inventor of Colossus: the world’s first programmable digital computer
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In the UK we are good at innovation and tech Show each slide in turn for next 4 slides and ask everyone who it is Tech heroes Tommy Flowers – colossus Steve Shirley – Finternational Dina St Johnston –first software house Tim Berners Lee – internet If
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Who?
Dina St Johnston Set up the world’s first software house: Vaughan Programming Services
Thanks to @LinJones for the photo
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Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley Set up F International software company in 1962, later sold for £150 million
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Who? ;)
Tim Berners Lee
Created the World Wide Web
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“Computer Says No”
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I believe.... That most people in the UK have a negative attitude towards technology: big govt IT projects, MS Word, Computer says No! That if people understood how much tech has improved their standard of living: cashpoints, mobiles, logistics, cars, washing machines etc and how key it is for innovation to occur And Were helped to feel that they could have a go themselves thus demystifying it
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Now digital revolution, we led during industrial revolution, we can be a key player in the digital revolution, but we need to get our skates on. Tech savvy/literate public is key to maximising the opportunity we now have.
The UK has great computing heritage
1. Why was the UK one of the leaders of the industrial revolution?
2. Is the UK leading the digital revolution?
Innovation, Innovation, Innovation
1. What are the conditions needed for innovation to occur in education?
2. What do we need to do to lead the digital revolution?
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Think about something that you would like to make happen Start thinking about who and what you would need to make it happen Encourage others to do the same Create your own innovative culture around you, don’t be scared to fail If at first you don’t suceed….
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Silicon Valley conversations
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#gototech day
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Play video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHBdvPVuO6U&feature=share&list=ULhHBdvPVuO6U
Tech savvy people
Tech savvy Startups and businesses
Productive organisations
Flourishing economy
Inspiring tech education
Increased Standard of living
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Innovation, Innovation, Innovation
1. What are the conditions needed for innovation to occur in education?
2. What do we need to do to lead the digital revolution?
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Think about something that you would like to make happen Start thinking about who and what you would need to make it happen Encourage others to do the same Create your own innovative culture around you, don’t be scared to fail If at first you don’t suceed….
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Recap of main points Education is imporntant and life changing, empowering You can make change happen if you really want it to We are great at innovationa nd tech in this country But we need everyone to be abit more tech savvy We should all encourage each other, create a better environment Go ahead and innovate! Come back next year and tell me your success stories
