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SIGCSE
2009
ACM
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16 years 2 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...
SIGCSE
2010
ACM
232views Education» more  SIGCSE 2010»
15 years 8 months ago
Design and evaluation of a computer science and engineering course for middle school girls
A significant focus in the United States recently has been to increase engagement and interest in STEM curricula, particularly among girls and underrepresented minorities [3]. In ...
Gabriela Marcu, Samuel J. Kaufman, Jaihee Kate Lee...
SIGCSE
2012
ACM
513views Education» more  SIGCSE 2012»
13 years 9 months ago
Calico: a multi-programming-language, multi-context framework designed for computer science education
The Calico project is a multi-language, multi-context programming framework and learning environment for computing education. This environment is designed to support several inter...
Douglas S. Blank, Jennifer S. Kay, James B. Marsha...
SIGCSE
2003
ACM
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15 years 7 months ago
Teaching objects-first in introductory computer science
An objects-first strategy for teaching introductory computer science courses is receiving increased attention from CS educators. In this paper, we discuss the challenge of the obj...
Stephen Cooper, Wanda Dann, Randy Pausch
CAI
2002
Springer
15 years 1 months ago
The Computing and Data Grid Approach: Infrastructure for Distributed Science Applications
Grid technology has evolved over the past several years to provide the services and infrastructure needed for building "virtual" systems and organizations. With this Gri...
William E. Johnston