SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
How do new college graduates experience their first software development jobs? In what ways are they prepared by their educational experiences, and in what ways do they struggle t...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
The annual ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest produces a competitive paradigm that is at odds with the pedagogical goals of modern computer science and software engi...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
This paper describes a study of undergraduate women's retention in the first-year of the computer science major at the University of Pennsylvania for the purpose of identifyi...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
Ucigame (pronounced OO-see-GAH-me) is a Java package that supports the programming of 2D sprite-based computer games. Designed for novice programmers, it enables students in an in...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
In this paper, we introduce socially relevant computing as a new way to reinvigorate interest in computer science. Socially relevant computing centers on the use of computation to...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
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...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
Research experiences for undergraduates are considered an effective means for increasing student retention and encouraging undergraduate students to continue on to graduate school...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2008
ACM
Formally defining the knowledge units taught in a course helps instructors ensure a sound coverage of topics and provides an objective basis for comparing the content of two cours...