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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
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14 years 5 months ago
QuickDraw: bringing graphics into first year
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...
Ben Stephenson, Craig Taube-Schock
ACSE
1997
ACM
13 years 9 months ago
Towards literate tools for novice programmers
Literate programming is a powerful technique that helps expert programmers integrate code and documentation in a manner that assists human comprehension. To date, tools for litera...
Andy Cockburn, Neville Churcher
SIGCSE
2010
ACM
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13 years 10 months ago
Game-themed programming assignments for faculty: a case study
Despite the proven success of using computer video games as a context for teaching introductory programming (CS1/2) courses, barriers including the lack of adoptable materials, re...
Cinnamon Hillyard, Robin Angotti, Michael Panitz, ...
SIGCSE
2010
ACM
175views Education» more  SIGCSE 2010»
13 years 10 months ago
MPCT: media propelled computational thinking
Media-Propelled Computational Thinking (MPCT – pronounced impact) is a course designed to introduce programming in the context of engaging problems in media computation, math, a...
Eric Andrew Freudenthal, Mary K. Roy, Alexandria N...