Douglas Kiang

Menlo School

Computer Science

2020 - Current

Atherton, California

At Menlo I teach an Introduction to Computer Science course based on Harvard’s CS50 and a post-AP course on Algorithms and Data Structures.

Punahou School

Design Thinking and Engineering

2007 – 2020

Honolulu, Hawaii

I developed and taught AP Computer Science, Game Design, and iOS App Development at Punahou School. I helped to lead technology integration, maker and design thinking initiatives, as well as professional development for teachers.

EdTechTeacher

Presenter and Instructor

2013 – 2018

Boston, Massachusetts

At EdTechTeacher I have consulted with schools across the country on design thinking, iPad integration, assessment, and makerspace design. I have presented keynotes in Beijing, Berlin, and Singapore. I have published articles in EdWeek, Edutopia, and ISTE Connect.

Noble & Greenough School

Academic Technology Advocate

2003 – 2007

Dedham, Massachusetts

Taught computer science courses and led faculty trainings on best teaching practices using emerging technologies. Worked closely with middle school head identifying key technology skills to integrate technology in thoughtful ways throughout the middle school curriculum.

Cognistar

Program Mgr, Corp. Education

2001 – 2003

Southborough, Massachusetts

Led project team to design and develop online courses for top law firms. Conducted outside research to create supplementary exhibits on a variety of topics ranging from sexual harassment case law to use of digital signatures in e-commerce.

Dwight-Englewood School

Teacher

1994 – 1999

Englewood, New Jersey

Taught hands-on Science to grade 1 - 5 students, as well as grade 9 English. Trained students to ask great questions, wonder about their world, think critically, analyze historical and contemporary literature, and write clearly.

• Apple Inc.: Wrote Teacher’s Guide for Everyone Can Code curriculum.
• Apple Distinguished Educator Advisory Board, 2015–2017.
• Developed The Science of Gaming online course for Microsoft Education.
• Member of the Development Committee for the AP Computer Science Principles course.

Here are some articles and books I have written:

• How to Assess What We Value: EdWeek Researcher
• Coding By Design: Edutopia
• Making with Micro:bit: A 14-week computer science maker curriculum
• MakeCode for Minecraft: An intro to computer science course using block-based programming and Minecraft

• Hawaii Recipient of 2017 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
• Apple Distinguished Educator
• Microsoft Global Minecraft Mentor
• 2015 Educator Award from NCWIT for efforts to encourage girls in STEM.
• Teaching Fellow, Harvard University (Introduction to Computer Science)
• Research Fellow, MIT (Gender Bias in Computer Science)

Harvard University

Ed.M., Technology, Innovation, and Education

2001 - 2002

Cambridge, Massachusetts

I completed additional coursework at Harvard Law School and the MIT Media Lab. My research focused on the use of technology in negotiation and conflict resolution.