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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
We have developed a CS1 curriculum that uses a robotics context to teach introductory programming [1]. Core to our approach is that each student has their own personal robot. Our ...
141
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
Dynamic memory management and the use of pointers are critical topics in teaching the C++ language. They are also some of the most difficult for students to grasp properly. The re...
164
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
Deaf and hard of hearing students are an underrepresented group in computing and face extra challenges in university-level computing courses. This paper describes a 9-week Summer ...
190
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
GINI (GINI Is Not Internet) is an open-source toolkit for creating virtual micro Internets for teaching and learning computer networking. It provides lightweight virtual elements ...
164
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
In the quest to find instructional approaches that benefit student learning, engagement, and retention, evidence suggests providing students with hands-on practice is a worthwhile...
172
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
We describe cs1graphics, a new Python drawing package designed with pedagogy in mind. The package is simple enough that students can sit down and make use of it from the first day...
171
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
Computer science educators are uniquely positioned to promote greater awareness of Green Computing, using the academic setting to encourage environmentally conscious use of techno...
178
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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
2009
ACM
This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of a program that uses active recruiting and peer-led team learning to try to increase the participation and success of wome...