National Curriculum Goes Functional - Teaching Computer Science Concepts

Explore a conference talk that delves into the evolution of computer science education and its shift towards functional programming. Learn about the history, demographics, and pedagogical approaches in computing education from Michał Ślaski, co-founder of koderki.pl and manager at Google Cloud. Discover innovative teaching methods, including computer science unplugged activities, counting exercises, and the Bootstrap project. Gain insights into effective strategies for teaching computing concepts and engaging students through riddles. Conclude with a Q&A session to further understand the impact of functional programming on national curricula.