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SIGCSE
1998
ACM
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Scaling: a design pattern in introductory computer science courses
We present a series of programming exercises that use scaling as a theme for teaching design techniques in the introductory computer science course sequence. All exercises are on ...
Harriet J. Fell, Viera K. Proulx, Richard Rasala
SIGCSE
2000
ACM
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Programming patterns and design patterns in the introductory computer science course
We look at the essential thinking skills students need to learn in the introductory computer science course based on object-oriented programming. We create a framework for such a ...
Viera K. Proulx
ACE
2004
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13 years 6 months ago
Using a Maze Case Study to Teach Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns
In order to teach object-oriented design and programming in introductory computer science it is imperative to teach objects from the very beginning of the course. The use of inter...
Chris Nevison, Barbara Wells
PROCEDIA
2010
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13 years 3 months ago
Introductory computational science using MATLAB and image processing
We describe a new course designed to introduce engineering students to computational thinking. One of the most significant challenges in teaching an introductory-level applied co...
D. Brian Larkins, William Harvey
FECS
2006
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13 years 6 months ago
Improving Student Motivation in a Computing Course for Non-Majors
- This paper focuses on introductory computer science courses offered to students not majoring in computer science. In particular, the issues of student motivation and engagement i...
Stan Kurkovsky