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Delegation Leader: Clarence “Skip” Ellis
Professor of Computer Science,
Director, Collaboration Technology Research Group,
University of Colorado
Program Dates: November 10-18, 2006
A delegation of professionals specializing in
computer science education has been selected to
participate in bilateral exchanges with their
professional counterparts in China, under the
auspices of People to People Ambassador Programs.
CHINA
China is one of the most intoxicating places in the
world today. Age-old traditions converge with modern
Chinese life in a setting you are sure to find
exotic. From bustling cities to rural villages to
the top of the Great Wall, you will discover a warm
and joyful society, where family and honor play a
meaningful role.
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Proposed Itinerary
Topics of discussion for the professional meetings
are provided by the delegation leader and are
modified to the specific interests of delegates. A
final, detailed itinerary will be provided
approximately 30 days prior to departure.
The professional counterparts you meet throughout
the program will be invited to join the delegation
for a meal to allow further interaction between you
and your hosts.
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Friday, November 10, Day 1: Los Angeles to Beijing
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Saturday, November 11, Day 2: En Route |
Cross the International Date Line
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Sunday, November 12, Day 3: Beijing |
Beijing is not only the political and administrative
center of the People’s Republic of China, but also
China’s single greatest repository of monuments and
treasures from the imperial era. It is the second
largest and fastest growing municipality in modern
China, the home and workplace of more than 14
million people.
Arrival, orientation and opening dinner at the
hotel. For those interested an optional foot massage
will be provided after dinner.
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Monday, November 13, Day 4: Beijing |
Professional briefing Discuss the political
and cultural diversity of China and receive further
information on the conference schedule
Professional Program: Opening Ceremony
with keynote speaker(s)
Begin your professional exchange and education
sessions this morning with representatives from the
Chinese education system.
Breakout sessions focusing on:
Overview of computer
science education in U.S.
Overview of computer
science education in China
Welcome dinner with invited
guests.
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Tuesday, November 14, Day 5: Beijing |
Today delegates will have the opportunity to visit a
school. Activities will include roundtable
discussions with Chinese teachers and classroom
observation.Professional program focusing on:
Computing pedagogy
CS/IS curricula and
standards
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Wednesday, November 15, Day 6: Beijing |
Today delegates will have the opportunity to visit a
school. Activities will include roundtable
discussions with Chinese teachers and classroom
observation.Professional program focusing on:
Culture, gender and
politics in education
Trends and future
directions in CS/IS education
Professional Program:
Closing Ceremony
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Thursday, November 16, Day 7: Beijing |
This morning delegates and guests will
visit the Great Wall of China, from whose high
vantage points visitors enjoy breathtaking views of
the sections of the wall that meander through the
mountainous landscape.
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Friday, November 17, Day 8: Beijing |
This morning delegates and guests will
visit the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace), whose
massive stone walls were once the residence of Ming
and Qing emperors.
A farewell banquet on this final evening in China
will give delegates and guests a chance to
recap their People to People experience.
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Saturday, November 18, Day 9: Depart |
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Optional Extensions to either
Xi’an & Kunming OR
Guilin & Shanghai
We work diligently to ensure that
the activities described here are available on your
program. In rare cases, scheduling conflicts, delays,
weather or circumstances beyond our control may result
in program changes. If substitution is required, we
make every effort to feature comparable events to
retain the content and quality of the program.
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