Computer Science in Schools

The Chair of Didactics of Computer Science aims to show children and teens how interesting, multi-faceted and societally relevant computer science is. We pursue this goal in the education of teacher training students, advanced training and continuing education for teachers, and research on the didactics of computer science, as well as with our new extracurricular learning space – the SchoolLab EduInf.
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Key topics at a glance

Computer science standards

In 2008, the German Computer Science Society published its “Principles and Standards for Computer Science in Schools – Lower Secondary Education Standards” with the objective of promoting contemporary and technically substantial computer science education in schools.

23. Schulinformatiktag an der TU-Dresden

School Computer Science Day

From 1995 to 2009, the alumni day for computer science teachers was held each year on a Saturday in March. Since 2010, the alumni day has taken place on a Wednesday as the “Saxon Computer Science in Schools Day” (Sächsischer Schulinformatiktag).

Königstein Talks

Since 1984, the German Computer Science Society has held “Computer Science and School” symposia to support developments in this area and to give the subject a home in science and technology.

Computer Science in Schools

Ensuring the continued development of computer science as a school subject requires uniform principles and standards. Likewise, current developments in computer science itself must be considered from an educational perspective at schools.

As a co-organizer of the Saxon Computer Science in Schools Day, the Chair of Didactics of Computer Science plays a key role in supporting school teachers in this area through talks and workshops. Just like at the Königstein Talks, these events invite participants to engage in meaningful discourse.