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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
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14 years 8 months ago
QuickDraw: bringing graphics into first year
This paper describes a new tool for introducing computer graphics and multimedia applications into first year, called QuickDraw, and our experience using it. QuickDraw provides an...
Ben Stephenson, Craig Taube-Schock
SIGCSE
2010
ACM
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14 years 2 months ago
Principles of asking effective questions during student problem solving
Using effective teaching practices is a high priority for educators. One important pedagogical skill for computer science instructors is asking effective questions. This paper pre...
Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, William Lahti, Robert Phil...
SIGCSE
2009
ACM
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14 years 8 months ago
Using daily student presentations to address attitudes and communication skills in CS1
Many CS1 courses lack a breadth in coverage of computing related topics and do not actively engage in nonprogramming computer science topics. In addition, many introductory (and...
Chris Bennett, Timothy Urness
SIGCSE
2005
ACM
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14 years 1 months ago
Closed laboratories with embedded instructional research design for CS1
Closed laboratories are becoming an increasingly popular approach to teaching introductory computer science courses. However, as observed in [1], “Considering the prevalence of ...
Leen-Kiat Soh, Ashok Samal, Suzette Person, Gwen N...
ITS
2004
Springer
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14 years 29 days ago
Developing Learning by Teaching Environments That Support Self-Regulated Learning
Abstract. Betty’s Brain is a teachable agent system in the domain of river ecosystems that combines learning by teaching and self-regulation strategies to promote deep learning a...
Gautam Biswas, Krittaya Leelawong, Kadira Belynne,...