IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems

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A Transformation Mindset for Computing Education for Sustainability

Samuel Mann Capable NZ *
Otago Polytechnic *
Dunedin Researcher *
New Zealand *
* IADIS - International Association for Development of the Information Society (Portugal)
* IADIS - International Association for Development of the Information Society (Portugal)
* IADIS - International Association for Development of the Information Society (Portugal)
* IADIS - International Association for Development of the Information Society (Portugal)

Abstract

The premise of Computing Education for Sustainability ( CEfS) is examined. CEfS is described as a leverage discipline, where the handprint is much larger than the footprint. The potential of this leverage is described and the development of the field explored. Unfortunately CEfS is found not to be making sufficient impact in terms of a contribution at scale to system change actions resulting in restorative socio-ecological transformation. A transformation mindset is described that provides a lens for considering the role of CEfS and what might be done about it. Three inspirations are described - a case study of a learner with an ambitious change aspiration, a values -driven business, and an alternative approach to education: work-based pro fessional practice education. These lead to consideration of implications, which while not exhaustive, are intended to provoke debate about the nature of computing education for sustainability.

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Education sustainability computing transformation
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Funding: This research received academic dissemination support through ESCAP / JournalsHub publishing programs.
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NZ, et al. (2017). A Transformation Mindset for Computing Education for Sustainability. IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.33965/ijcsis_2017_v12i2_09
NZ, et al. "A Transformation Mindset for Computing Education for Sustainability." IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017. https://doi.org/10.33965/ijcsis_2017_v12i2_09
NZ, et al. "A Transformation Mindset for Computing Education for Sustainability." IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems 12, no. 2 (2017). https://doi.org/10.33965/ijcsis_2017_v12i2_09