Reflections from a computational service learning trip to Haiti

Authors:
Richard Burns;Wanda Eugene;Tiffany Barnes;Stephen Chandler;Megan Harwell;Osarieme Omokaro
Affiliations:
West Chester University, West Chester, PA;Clemson University, Clemson, SC;NC State University, Raleigh, NC;University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC;University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC;University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2014

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Abstract

This paper describes the experiences from two week-long service learning trips to Cap-Haitien, Haiti where a small group of computing students, faculty, and volunteers engaged young women from nearby underprivileged villages in computational thinking. Students recognized some of the barriers that must be overcome for a technological transformation of schools and communities in Haiti. Overall, these participating students reported an increased inspiration for computing and higher levels of leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.