Introducing computer science through animation and virtual worlds

We describe a course for non-majors that teaches computer science concepts and programming by creating simple animations and building 2D and 3D virtual worlds. Students work with scripting languages, an interactive programming environment, a programmable modeling environment, and finish with a simple programming language. Students work in pairs on computers during class. Each student creates a web portfolio to display their work.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: SIGCSE
• Authors: Susan H. Rodger
• Keywords: Education, Interactive Programming Environment, Programmable Modeling Environment, SIGCSE 2002, Simple Programming Language