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2010
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The Mythical Creature Approach - A Simulation Alternative to Building Computer Architectures
In this paper, we present a method to help teach computer architecture (or computer organization) by developing an in class system where the students, themselves, compile high-leve...
Peter Jamieson, Darrel Davis, Brooke Spangler
FECS
2010
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Algoritharium: Facilitating an Early Focus on Algorithms in an Objects-Early CS1 Course
Introducing large-scale problems early in the CS1 course has been shown to be an effective way to teach algorithmic concepts. Adopting this approach in a CS1 course taught in Java,...
Sridhar Narayan, Jack Tompkins, Gene A. Tagliarini
FECS
2010
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Distributed Laboratories: A Finite State Machine Module
: This paper presents an experimental module for teaching finite state machine concepts. This module is designed for use in a lecture-based course that does not currently have a la...
Bonnie Ferri, Jill Auerbach, Hongyi Qu
FECS
2010
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A Distributed Expertise Model for Teaching Computing Across Disciplines and Institutions
- Computing education has permeated virtually all disciplines, expanding learning with new technology and an updated definition of literacy that includes computational thinking. As...
Thomas Way, Lillian N. Cassel, Kim Pearson, Ursula...
FECS
2010
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Are American College Homepages Accessible? Does It Matter?
- With computational tools becoming more integrated into the education experience, the accessibility of college website homepages is becoming increasingly important for several rea...
Robert M. Siegfried, Joseph DiLallo, Patrick J. Br...