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Shesh, Amit – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2013
This article discusses the evolution of a single undergraduate computer graphics course over five semesters, driven by a primary question: if one could offer only one undergraduate course in graphics, what would it include? This constraint is relevant to many small and medium-sized colleges that lack resources, adequate expertise, and enrollment…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Computer Graphics, Small Colleges, Programming
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Swacha, Jakub; Skrzyszewski, Adam; Syslo, Wojciech A. – Informatics in Education, 2010
There are multiple reasons that justify teaching computer game design. Its multi-aspectual nature creates opportunity to develop, at the same time, creativity, technical skills and ability to work in team. Thinking of game design classes, one needs direction on what to focus on so that the students could benefit the most. In this paper, we present…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Design, Surveys, Attitude Measures
Miller, Douglas S. – 1998
The intent of this project was to improve test and programming scores of 9th through 12th grade students enrolled in the Practical Computer Skills: Logo course in a north central Florida high school. An implementation program that demonstrated teacher-designed graphical computer language Logo programs, utilized multimedia techniques, and used…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
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Lai, Shu-Ling – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1998
Describes a study that investigated the effects of visual display within a college computer-based learning program that taught computer programming language through analogies. Three types of visual displays (text, static graphics, and animation) are compared, and assessment measures that included posttests and attitude questionnaires are…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Russian Education and Society, 2004
This second chapter focuses on an analysis of the aspects that characterize the typical content of students' attitudes toward the world of computers. In this connection, it attempts to determine what is of the greatest interest to students as they deal with the world of computers, which types of programs they use, and which magazines they read…
Descriptors: Computers, Computer Networks, Student Attitudes, Computer Attitudes
Black, John B.; And Others – 1994
Two graphic computer simulations have been prepared for teaching high school and middle school students about how business organizations and financial systems work: "Parkside," which simulates managing a hotel; and "Guestwear," which simulates managing a clothing manufacturer. Both simulations are based on six principles of…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Business Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics