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EngageCSEdu: engaging and retaining CS1 and CS2 students

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Alvaro E. Monge,

Cameron L. Fadjo,

Lecia J. BarkerAuthors Info & Claims

ACM Inroads, Volume 6, Issue 1

Pages 6 - 11

https://doi.org/10.1145/2714569

Published: 09 February 2015 Publication History

Abstract

While the number of students interested in computer science is rising, the percentage of women and underrepresented minorities remains low. Many things influence whether a student will pursue a degree in computer science, but having a great experience in introductory courses is essential. The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) has partnered with Google to create EngageCSEdu, a comprehensive and growing collection of instructional materials and pedagogical strategies for engaging and retaining undergraduate students in introductory computing courses. This article introduces the key features of EngageCSEdu and the peer-reviewed system for creating and growing the collection.

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EngageCSEdu: engaging and retaining CS1 and CS2 students
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    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
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ACM Inroads Volume 6, Issue 1

March 2015

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DOI:10.1145/2735450

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