SIGCSE TS 2026 (series) / Papers / Introducing Quantum Computing to K-12 Teachers through a Professional Development Workshop
Introducing Quantum Computing to K-12 Teachers through a Professional Development WorkshopK12
This program is tentative and subject to change.
Thu 19 Feb 2026 16:40 - 17:00 at Meeting Room 100 - Entangling K-12 Teachers, Undergrads, and Cyber Pros in Quantum Concepts
As quantum computing becomes a national priority, there is a desire for its introduction at the K-12 level. Few K-12 teachers, however, have deep expertise in computer science, let alone quantum computing.
This paper reports on the design and implementation of a professional development workshop designed to introduce K-12 teachers to quantum computing and equip them with relevant teaching resources. The workshop involved interactive activities, surveys of teachers’ attitudes towards teaching quantum computing, and a case study with one of the participants. Significant improvements were observed in teacher enthusiasm, confidence, and absorption towards quantum computing, as well as a decrease in anxiety levels
This program is tentative and subject to change.
Thu 19 FebDisplayed time zone: Central Time (US & Canada) change
Thu 19 Feb
Displayed time zone: Central Time (US & Canada) change
15:40 - 17:00 | |||
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16:40 20mTalk | Introducing Quantum Computing to K-12 Teachers through a Professional Development WorkshopK12 Papers David Gonzalez-Maldonado University of Chicago, Emily Edwards Duke University, Diana Franklin University of Chicago | ||