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SIGCSE
2016
ACM
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Factors Influencing Computer Science Learning in Middle School
In this paper, we describe research conducted around a 7-week curriculum designed to introduce middle school students to computer science with a focus on algorithmic thinking and ...
Shuchi Grover, Roy D. Pea, Stephen Cooper
SIGCSE
2016
ACM
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A Multidisciplinary, Multifaceted Approach to Improve the Computer Science based Game Design Education: Methodology and Assessme
In this paper, we introduce a multidisciplinary and multifaceted pedagogical approach to enhance game design education in computer science curriculum and assess its effectiveness ...
Chang Yun, Hesam Panahi, Zhigang Deng
SIGCSE
2016
ACM
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Datathons: An Experience Report of Data Hackathons for Data Science Education
Large amounts of data are becoming increasingly available through open data repositories as well as companies and governments collecting data to improve decision making and effic...
Craig Anslow, John Brosz, Frank Maurer, Mike Boyes