@inproceedings{31999e97340f4019ba3e9841d12b349c,
title = "Examining Participation and Outcomes Among Middle School Students in a Virtual Camp on Coding with Music",
abstract = "Attracting students to computing is crucial for advancing the development of new skills and fostering positive attitudes toward the field, especially among females and minoritized populations. One promising approach involves integrating computing with artistic activities, such as music. This study examines how learner's prior experiences influence their participation in a virtual summer camp on coding with music. The study also examines how participation in the camp influences participants' attitudes about computing, with an eye toward gender differences. Data were collected through participant surveys (N=73) and focus groups (N=48). Findings suggest that parents' and guardians' involvement is crucial for participation and integrating coding with artistic work holds promise for attracting students to the field. Findings can inform possible paths to engaging students in computing.",
author = "Yifan Zhang and Tabares, {Santiago Ospina} and Ray Patt and Krug, {Douglas Lusa} and Hilary Mead and Chrystalla Mouza and David Shepherd and Lori Pollock",
note = "This work is funded by the National Science Foundation under Grant Awards # 2048792 and 2048793.; 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2024 ; Conference date: 10-06-2024 Through 14-06-2024",
year = "2024",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL",
publisher = "International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)",
pages = "594--601",
editor = "Robb Lindgren and Tutaleni Asino and Kyza, {Eleni A.} and Chee-Kit Looi and Keifert, {D. Teo} and Enrique Suarez",
booktitle = "ISLS Annual Meeting 2024",
}