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SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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13 years 12 months ago
Back to basics in CS1 and CS2
This paper describes a significant redesign of the introductory courses at the University of Washington that has led to increased enrollments, increased student satisfaction and a...
Stuart Reges
ITICSE
2006
ACM
13 years 12 months ago
Gender gap in computer science does not exist in one former soviet republic: results of a study
It is well known that women’s involvement in the field of Computer Science is very low in the USA. This is viewed as a significant problem and has become a great concern to educ...
Hasmik Gharibyan, Stephan Gunsaulus
CLEIEJ
2008
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13 years 6 months ago
Differences in Perception of Computer Sciences and Informatics due to Gender and Experience
Low participation of women in Computer Science (CS) has been documented in some countries. Since this phenomenon occurs in the Computer Science and Informatics Department at the U...
Gabriela Marín, Elena Gabriela Barrantes, S...
OOPSLA
2004
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Marine biology simulation
The Marine Biology Simulation is designed as a final project in an objects-first CS2 course. It provides an entertaining setting that serves as compelling example of the powers of...
Eric Cheng, Dung Zung Nguyen, Mathias Ricken, Step...
SIGCSE
2009
ACM
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14 years 6 months ago
Using peer-led team learning to increase participation and success of under-represented groups in introductory computer science
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...
Susan Horwitz, Susan H. Rodger, Maureen Biggers, D...