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

该项目中使用的方法充分利用了人们对图形、动画和讲故事的高度兴趣。 基于 Java 的动画：在社区学院中为面向对象编程构建虚拟世界 (JABRWROC) 项目使用 3D 交互式动画环境中的模拟和可视化，向新手程序员介绍基本的面向对象编程概念。 目标是 1) 减少社区学院入门编程课程的人员流失，其中开放招生有利于大量“高危”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/问题解决模块，改进计算机素养课程，以满足 NRC 定义的计算机适应性指南；4) 为社区学院教师提供使用创新技术的专业发展。 实施分三个阶段进行：开发和修改教学材料，包括针对传统学习者和回归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并进行传播。 潜在影响包括 3 年期间三个校区的 6000 多名社区学院学生。 城市学生，特别是女性和少数民族学生，将成为这些新课程材料的主要受众。 评估和评价将包括坚持率和流失率、学生成绩、态度调查以及对教师和学生的访谈。

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.