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Redesigning introductory computer programming using multi-level online modules for a mixed audience

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 35, Issue 1

Pages 196 - 200

https://doi.org/10.1145/792548.611967

Published: 11 January 2003 Publication History

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We report here on an extensive redesign and unification of the Introductory Computer Programming sequences offered to computer science, computer engineering, information science and digital media majors. The redesign is intended to improve student learning while reducing costs. The approach makes use of substantial Web-based course material and course management tools, including multi-level online modules that individualize instruction and enable students to self-schedule learning each week. Each module covers a particular aspect of computer programming at different levels of knowledge. Students are assigned work and reading from the module at a level appropriate to the objectives of the long-term goals of their major. This allows students in different majors to acquire the appropriate skill level for each technique and concept. Peer mentors and teaching assistants provide assistance online or in person. In the future, we plan to expand the self-scheduling aspect of the course to allow students to enter the course at different modules, depending on their previous knowledge.

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Redesigning introductory computer programming using multi-level online modules for a mixed audience
1. Applied computing
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    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 35, Issue 1

January 2003

406 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/792548

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SIGCSE '03: Proceedings of the 34th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
February 2003
444 pages
ISBN:158113648X
DOI:10.1145/611892
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Grand Valley State University
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The College of New Jersey
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Villanova University
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Ithaca College

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