Antonio Cartelli
Abstract
This paper discusses a brief overview of the Italian school system and the different ways it introduces computer science and information technology in the various schools. Included is a section on high school computing education and its evolution during the past decades as well as a review of the initiatives being undertaken by compulsory schools and professional associations.
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- Computer science education in Italy: a survey
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