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Taub, Rivka; Armoni, Michal; Ben-Ari, Mordechai – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2012
Many students hold incorrect ideas and negative attitudes about computer science (CS). In order to address these difficulties, a series of learning activities called Computer Science Unplugged was developed by Tim Bell and his colleagues. These activities expose young people to central concepts in CS in an entertaining way without requiring a…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Negative Attitudes, Prior Learning, Computer Science
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Armoni, Michal – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2011
Teaching computer science (CS) in high schools, rather than just programming or even computer literacy, is important as a means of introducing students to the true nature of CS, and enhancing their problem-solving skills. Since teachers are the key to the success of any high school educational initiative, any discussion of high school programs…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Program Effectiveness, High Schools, Computer Science Education