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ACE
2004
13 years 6 months ago
2004
This paper introduces PigWorld, a tool for teaching Java to novice programmers, via the objects-early style. Three design guidelines forobject-early assignments are discussed: (1)...
ITICSE
2000
ACM
13 years 9 months ago
2000
ACM
We describe a Java toolkit that is designed to support the creation of powerful and extensible GUI interfaces during the first year computer science course. The goals of this tool...
SIGCSE
2009
ACM
14 years 5 months ago
2009
ACM
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...
SIGITE
2004
ACM
13 years 10 months ago
2004
ACM
“The Multi-User Programming Pedagogy for Enhancing Traditional Study” (MUPPETS) system has been under development at RIT for the last three years. This multi-user environment ...
IWC
2008
13 years 4 months ago
2008
Interactive algorithm visualizations (AVs) are powerful tools for teaching and learning concepts that are difficult to describe with static media alone. However, while countless A...