SIGCSE Virtual 2026 Working Group Accepted!

The WG will produce i) a literature review synthesizing research on physical computing and creative making in school-level STEAM contexts; ii) a set of pedagogical guidelines to support educators in developing inclusive physical computing practices, and iii) recommendations for broadening participation, including considerations of identity, belonging and equitable access. 

We particularly welcome applications from early-career researchers, members without prior WG experience, and members from regions under-represented in SIGCSE Virtual. Prospective members should have experience in one or more of the following areas: computing education, STEAM education, maker or design-based education, physical computing pedagogy, or literature review methods. Practitioner experience in formal or informal learning settings is equally valued alongside academic research experience. Meetings will be held fortnightly via Zoom, with meeting times rotated across time zones to accommodate participation from across the global community. Members will also be expected to contribute asynchronously between meetings, with workload distributed equitably across the group.