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Turner, Scott A.; Perez-Quinones, Manuel A.; Edwards, Stephen H. – Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 2005
In introductory computer science courses, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is commonly used to teach basic object-oriented design. However, there appears to be a lack of suitable software to support this task. Many of the available programs that support UML focus on developing code and not on enhancing learning. Programs designed for…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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Cohen, Avi – Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 2004
With the development of XML Web Services, the Internet could become an integral part of and the basis for teaching computer science and software engineering. The approach has been applied to a university course for students studying introduction to computer science from the point of view of software development in a stateless, Internet…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Models, Computer Software, Computers
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Soh, Leen-Kiat; Samal, Ashok; Nugent, Gwen – Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 2005
Closed laboratories are becoming an increasingly popular approach to teaching introductory computer science courses, as they facilitate structured problem-solving and cooperation. However, most closed laboratories have been designed and implemented without embedded instructional research components for constant evaluation of the laboratories'…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Student Needs, Research Design, Laboratories
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Werner, Linda L.; Hanks, Brian; McDowell, Charlie – Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 2004
Pair-programming has been found to be very beneficial in educational settings. Students who pair in their introductory programming course are more confident, have greater course completion and pass rates, and are more likely to persist in computer-related majors. Although pairing helps all students, we believe that it is particularly beneficial…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Females, Computers, Programming
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Bhagyavati – Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 2006
Information assurance courses delivered in an online environment pose challenges to the development of meaningful hands-on exercises for students. This article presents techniques on furnishing laboratory exercises to online students and presents examples of assignments drawn from the author's experiences in teaching online courses for over three…
Descriptors: Assignments, Advanced Courses, Distance Education, Online Courses