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IFIP
1993
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Computer Science in Elementary and Secondary Schools
In this paper we examine the current computer science curriculum in elementary schools and identify its shortcomings. We then presents a new approach to teaching computer science ...
Viera K. Proulx
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
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13 years 9 months ago
Innovating our self image
ion." These images do not foster collaboration with other fields and do not excite the curiosity of young people. In this session, Astrachan and Denning will discuss what they...
Owen L. Astrachan, Peter J. Denning
SIGCSE
2006
ACM
201views Education» more  SIGCSE 2006»
14 years 3 months ago
Everything I needed to know about teaching I learned in kindergarten: bringing elementary education techniques to undergraduate
By expanding the teaching styles used in computer science classrooms, we can expand the audience of students that enjoy and excel in technology. Rather than focusing on major curr...
Shannon Pollard, Robert C. Duvall
DIGRA
2005
Springer
14 years 2 months ago
B.Sc. Computer Game Development ... Why not?
We were motivated to consider proposing/adopting a new curriculum by the decrease in student enrolments currently experienced by our computing science programs. This requirement f...
Libero Ficocelli, David Gregg
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
128views Education» more  SIGCSE 2008»
13 years 9 months ago
Cybercivics: a novel approach to reaching k-12 students with the social relevance of computer science
This paper describes CyberCivics, a novel approach to computer science outreach that integrates hands-on computing experiences with the study of contemporary social and political ...
Jim Owens, Jeanna Matthews