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SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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Chirp on crickets: teaching compilers using an embedded robot controller
Traditionally, the topics of compiler construction and language processing have been taught as an elective course in Computer Science curricula. As such, students may graduate wit...
Li Xu, Fred G. Martin
SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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Why students with an apparent aptitude for computer science don't choose to major in computer science
The statistics show that the number of Computer Science majors is dropping across the United States. Possible reasons include a reduced number of jobs in the field, an incorrect p...
Lori Carter
SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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Multimodal communication in the classroom: what does it mean for us?
Experimentation has shown that in-class educational technologies, by permitting anonymous, authored participation, can dramatically alter student communications in the classroom. ...
Tamara Denning, William G. Griswold, Beth Simon, M...
SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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Everything I needed to know about teaching I learned in kindergarten: bringing elementary education techniques to undergraduate
By expanding the teaching styles used in computer science classrooms, we can expand the audience of students that enjoy and excel in technology. Rather than focusing on major curr...
Shannon Pollard, Robert C. Duvall
SIGCSE
2006
ACM
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A data mining course for computer science: primary sources and implementations
An undergraduate elective course in data mining provides a strong opportunity for students to learn research skills, practice data structures, and enhance their understanding of a...
David R. Musicant
Education
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