Dr. Diane Horton

Professor

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Biography

Diane Horton is a Professor in the Teaching Stream in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto and a member of the CS Education Research Group. Her research focus is on computer science education, particularly engaging in longitudinal studies that examine the impact of embedded ethics education. Diane has served in various leadership roles, including Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in her department and Acting Director for the University of Toronto Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation. She has received several accolades for her teaching contributions, including the 2015 President's Teaching Award, awarded for outstanding teaching at the University of Toronto, and the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Teaching Award in 2016. Additionally, she was part of the team that received the University of Toronto Northrop Frye Award in 2024 for her work on the Embedded Ethics Education Initiative. Diane continues to lead projects aimed at integrating ethical considerations into computer science curricula and co-hosts a podcast for computer science undergraduates at the University of Toronto.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in computer science education.

Awards

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President's Teaching Award

2015-01-01
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Ontario Confederation University Faculty Associations Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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Northrop Frye Award

2024-01-01

Courses

CSC343, Introduction to Databases CSC1500, Fundamentals of Teaching Computer Science in Higher Education

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology