A Visual Portfolio - based Approach to CS1 using Processing

计算机科学(31)计算机作为一门学科，一直难以招收到足够数量的学生来满足雇主的需求。在入门课程中提出了各种办法，以增加征聘。这个项目的研究人员正在开发一门课程，该课程使用了一种新的方法，让学生使用编程语言处理来创建视觉项目。该语言建立在Java之上，但提供了简化的语法和增强的功能来支持艺术和多媒体。学生们将他们的项目组合发布在社交网站上，在那里他们可以查看和评论彼此的工作。介绍传统CS1课程的基本概念，目的是让学生为传统的CS2课程做好准备。预期成果包括以素描本为导向的文本和辅助材料。对艺术和计算机的重视，旨在增加以前对该学科没有兴趣的学生的招生和参与度。特别是，经验表明，女性对这种方法反应良好。鼓励广泛采用，针对各种学院和大学的教员培训讲习班。该课程的试点版本正在一所小型文理学院和一所综合性大学提供。

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.