A Visual Portfolio-based Approach to CS1 using Processing

计算机科学作为一门学科，一直在努力招收足够数量的学生来满足雇主的需求。在导论课程中提出了各种方法来增加招生。该项目的研究人员正在开发一门课程，该课程采用一种新颖的方法，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。学生们将他们的项目作品集发布在一个社交网站上，在那里他们可以查看和评论彼此的作品。本书涵盖了传统CS1课程的基本概念，目的是让学生为传统CS2课程做好准备。预期的结果包括一个速写本导向的文本和辅助材料。强调艺术和计算机的目的是增加以前不被这门学科吸引的学生的入学率和参与度。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师培训讲习班。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开设。

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.