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Using graphical presentation techniques in closed laboratory exercises (abstract)

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The panelists will share their experiences in developing closed laboratory exercises for lower level CS courses with particular emphasis on using graphical presentation techniques as a pedological and motivational tool. The use of interactive animations and visualization is combined with structured support for the student programmer to provide an apprentice style learning environment.

Three major threads form the backbone of this curriculum. The first is the use of interactive animations and experimentation programs to introduce and illustrate dynamic processes—e.g. algorithm behavior, or changes in data structures over a period of time. The second thread is the use of graphics in student programs, not only as motivation, but also as a visual feedback and debugging tool. The third thread trying all together is the extensive use of model programs, shell drivers, toolkits, and procedures that encapsulate abstractions. These programming tools support the apprentice style of learning and illustrate good software design and practice throughout the curriculum.

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        cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
        ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 26, Issue 1
        March 1994
        410 pages
        ISSN:0097-8418
        DOI:10.1145/191033
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        • cover image ACM Conferences
          SIGCSE '94: Proceedings of the twenty-fifth SIGCSE symposium on Computer science education
          March 1994
          414 pages
          ISBN:0897916468
          DOI:10.1145/191029

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