Brian Sea
Instructor of Computer Science
North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics (NCSSM)
Deep Dive Session: Raising The Ceiling and Lowering The Floor: Differentiated Learning Through Tiered Projects
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, November 3
Session Takeaways: Teachers will take away design concepts used to create not only flexible, tiered projects but also the classroom environment which foster them. A Human Robot activity lesson plan and project handouts will be introduced and executed by participants.
Bio
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Brian Sea has taught computer science for over 15 years in varied environments including middle and high schools, boarding and day schools, community college and four-year universities. At Phillips Exeter Academy and the Head-Royce School, Brian helped design four-year curricula ranging from introductory to advanced courses. At each school, enrollment has increased, and the population has diversified.
While Brian has employed many pedagogies, he primarily uses a problem-centered approach to engage students and maintain motivation.