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SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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14 years 2 months ago
Computing in context: integrating an embedded computing project into a course on ethical and societal issues
A hands-on embedded computing project is introduced into an undergraduate social sciences course. In the pilot module, nine student teams created working prototypes, using the tec...
Fred G. Martin, Sarah Kuhn
SIGCSE
1998
ACM
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14 years 1 months ago
Integrating technology into computer science examinations
On-line programming tests and examinations were administered to approximately 120 first year computer science students in order to evaluate their practical skills. We describe ou...
David V. Mason, Denise M. Woit
SIGCSE
2003
ACM
141views Education» more  SIGCSE 2003»
14 years 2 months ago
Teaching objects-first in introductory computer science
An objects-first strategy for teaching introductory computer science courses is receiving increased attention from CS educators. In this paper, we discuss the challenge of the obj...
Stephen Cooper, Wanda Dann, Randy Pausch
FDG
2009
ACM
14 years 3 months ago
Emphasizing soft skills and team development in an educational digital game design course
Engineering education has evolved from providing students solely with technical skills to providing them with courses that provide students with the non-technical “soft skills...
Quincy Brown, Frank J. Lee, Suzanne Alejandre
ITICSE
2010
ACM
14 years 13 days ago
Helping students build a mental model of computation
Introductory computer science classes are known for having a high attrition rate. Some authors believe this is due to students’ difficulties in establishing a mental model of co...
Steve Kollmansberger