SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
In this paper, the S-expression Interpreter Framework (SIF) is presented as a tool for teaching language design and implementation. The SIF is based on the interpreter design patt...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
Generating interest in specialized areas of Computer Science (CS) is one of the goals of the department of Computer and Information Science at Spelman College as with most departm...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
Computer science is seeing a decline in enrollment at all levels of education. One key strategy for reversing this decline is to improve methods of student retention. This paper, ...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
This paper describes Scratch, a visual, block-based programming language designed to facilitate media manipulation for novice programmers. We report on the Scratch programming exp...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
Virtual laboratories are a potential replacement for standard laboratory facilities. Use of these virtual resources can reduce cost and maintenance overheads for teaching institut...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
A qualitative analysis of debugging strategies of novice Java programmers is presented. The study involved 21 CS2 students from seven universities in the U.S. and U.K. Subjects &q...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
This paper presents a thorough evaluation of CS for Scientists, a CS 1 course designed to provide future scientists with an overview of the discipline. The course takes a breadth-...
SIGCSE
2008
ACM
14 years 22 days ago
2008
ACM
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 ...