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

Thu 19 Feb

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15:40 - 17:00
Entangling K-12 Teachers, Undergrads, and Cyber Pros in Quantum ConceptsPapers at Meeting Room 100
Chair(s): Alexandra Vassar University of New South Wales, Sydney
15:40
20m
Talk
QuantAid: A Quiz-based Quantum Learning Platform for High-school and Undergraduate StudentsK12
Papers
16:00
20m
Talk
PQCIP: A Post-Quantum Cryptography Educational Program for Cybersecurity ProfessionalsGlobal
Papers
Ron Steinfeld Monash University, Muhammed F. Esgin Monash University, Nikai Jagganath Monash University, Amin Sakzad Monash University, Carsten Rudolph Monash University, James Boorman Monash University
16:20
20m
Talk
Quandray:Student Conceptions of Quantum Concepts from a Gameworld
Papers
David Gonzalez-Maldonado University of Chicago, Grace Williams University of Chicago, Emily Edwards Duke University, Danielle Harlow University of California at Santa Barbara, Diana Franklin University of Chicago
16:40
20m
Talk
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