A Visual Portfolio-based Approach to CS1 using Processing

计算机科学（31）计算，作为一门学科，继续努力招募足够数量的学生，以满足雇主的需求。 为了增加招聘，已提出了在入门课程中采用各种办法。 该项目的研究人员正在开发一门课程，该课程使用一种新颖的方法，让学生使用编程语言Processing创建可视化项目。该语言建立在Java之上，但提供了简化的语法和增强的功能，以支持艺术和多媒体。学生们在社交网站上发布他们的项目组合，在那里他们可以查看和评论彼此的工作。 从传统的CS1课程的基本概念涵盖了传统的CS2课程的学生做好准备的目标。 预期成果包括一个素描本为导向的文本和辅助材料。 强调艺术，以及计算，旨在增加招聘和参与学生以前没有吸引到学科。 特别是，经验表明，妇女对这种做法反应良好。 鼓励广泛采用针对各种学院和大学的教师培训讲习班。一所小型文理学院和一所综合性大学正在提供该课程的试点版本。

Computer Science (31)Computing, as a discipline, continues to struggle with recruiting sufficient numbers of students to meet employer demand. A variety of approaches in the introductory course have been proposed to increase recruitment. Investigators for this project are developing a course that uses a novel approach of having students create visual projects using the programming language Processing. The language is built on top of Java but provides a simplified syntax and enhanced features to support art and multimedia. Students post their project portfolios on a social networking site where they can view and comment on each other's work. Fundamental concepts from the traditional CS1 course are covered with the goal of preparing students for a traditional CS2 course. Expected results include a sketchbook-oriented text and ancillary materials. Emphasis on art, as well as computing, aims to increase recruitment and engagement of students not previously attracted to the discipline. In particular, experience suggests women respond well to this approach. Wide adoption is encouraged with faculty training workshops targeted to a variety of colleges and universities. Pilot versions of the course are being offered at a small liberal arts college as well as a comprehensive university.