Creating a Welcoming Physical Environment

Not only should the content of a curriculum be designed to appeal to a broad range of students, but the classroom a computer science course is offered in should appeal to all students as well. Typical computer science workplaces and classroom environments may not appeal to underrepresented students such as women and minorities. The presentation and resources  (below) will share some tips on ways to make your classroom more inviting. (Slides)

How to Create a Welcoming Physical Environment

Activity

Take a few minutes to complete this welcoming environment activity (the link will force you to make a copy of the Google slide). Arrange the images (or delete them) to create your welcoming classroom. 

Reflection Activity

Consider the following questions: