You are invited you to participate in the fifth in a series of annual lectures to address the issues surrounding manufacturing, technology and education.
- Can computing be viewed as a form of manufacturing in the knowledge economy?
- Why is it in such decline in schools, especially amongst girls?
In 2005 there were 7242 students sitting A Level computing exams, 815 of these were female. By 2014 that is predicted to drop to around 1500 and all of them will be male, based on figures released by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Dr Stan Owers’ thesis claimed that the human species evolved in symbiosis with technology since the stone age.
What part has computing in such evolution?
The evening will begin with a focused presentation by our guest speaker, Kate Sim, followed by a brief response from Professor Stephen Heppell, leaving ample time for discussion.
For further background information, please visit:
The Culture of Tools – 2009 event and
If you are unable to attend, please feel free to nominate colleagues.