JABRWOC -- Java-based Animation: Building viRtual Worlds for Object-oriented programming in Community colleges

在这个项目中使用的方法利用了高层次的图形，动画和讲故事的兴趣。 基于Java的动画：社区学院面向对象编程的虚拟世界（JABRWROC）项目在3D交互式动画环境中使用模拟和可视化，向新手程序员介绍基本的面向对象编程概念。 其目标是：1）减少社区学院入门编程课程的流失，社区学院开放招生有利于大量“有风险”的学生，2）吸引学生学习计算机和技术相关专业，3）通过重新引入编程/解决问题模块，提高计算机素养课程，以满足NRC定义的计算机适应性指南，以及4）为社区学院的教师提供专业发展，使他们能够运用创新技术。 实施分为三个阶段：开发和修改教学材料，包括传统和返回学习者的实验室练习;在校园和远程学习课程中进行试点测试，以及传播。 潜在的影响包括超过6000名社区大学生在三个校区在3年的时间。 城市学生，特别是妇女和少数民族，将是这些新教材的主要受众。 评估和评价将包括持久性和流失率，学生成绩，态度调查和与教师和学生的访谈。

The approach used in this project takes advantage of high-level interest in graphics, animation and storytelling. The Java-based Animation: Building viRtual Worlds for Object-oriented programming in Community colleges (JABRWROC) project uses simulation and visualization in a 3D, interactive, animation environment to introduce fundamental, object oriented programming concepts to novice programmers. The objectives are to 1) decrease attrition in introductory programming courses in community colleges, where open enrollment is conductive to high numbers of "at-risk" students, 2) attract students to computer and technology-related majors, 3) improve computer literacy courses to meet computer FITness guidelines defined by the NRC, by reintroducing programming /problem-solving modules, and 4) provide professional development for community college faculty in the use of innovative technology. Implementation occurs in three phases: developing and modifying instructional materials including lab exercises for traditional and returning learners; pilot testing in on-campus and distance learning classes, and dissemination. The potential impact includes over 6000 community college students on three campuses over the 3 year period. Urban students, specifically women and minorities, will be the primary audience for these new course materials. The assessment and evaluation will include persistence and attrition rates, student achievement, attitude surveys and interviews with instructors and students.