Service-Oriented Paradigm Across Introductory Information Technology Curricula: An Expansion Study

网络的引入对我们的日常生活产生了巨大的影响。 Web服务技术正在扩展，并且在面向服务的体系结构的更广泛的保护伞下，在软件行业中受到了极大的关注。 与基于网络的应用程序的互动预计将增加。 然而，在早期的计算机课程中通常不提供这个主题的内容。 该项目正在扩大一项试点工作，为方案编制入门课程编写学习材料（NSF DUE-0837056）。 项目目标包括提高学生在入门课程中的学习能力，并增加教师在其他机构中采用该方法。学生通过开发连接到他们熟悉的网络服务（如社交网站、搜索引擎和基于位置的应用程序）的入门课程来参与。 这是通过提供对互联网服务的简化访问来实现的。正在开发的课程材料包括课堂笔记、实验室活动、在线教程、编程作业和测试材料。 其他项目成果包括一个免费提供材料的网络储存库。 实证研究旨在衡量学生的表现和参与的内容。为了鼓励教师采用这种方法，夏季研讨会提供。 有一个小额赠款激励与会者支持当地的实施。 参与者同意参加两个研讨会，并在学年期间收集有助于整个项目的评估结果。 来自24所学院和大学的教师预计将参加为期三年的项目。

Introduction of the Web has had a great impact on our daily lives. Web services technology is expanding and has received significant attention in the software industry under the broader umbrella of service-oriented architecture. Interaction with web-based applications is expected to increase. However, coverage of this topic is generally not provided in early computing courses. This project is expanding a pilot effort that developed learning materials for introductory programming courses (NSF DUE-0837056). Project objectives include improving student learning in introductory courses and increasing faculty adoption of the approach at other institutions.Students are engaged by developing introductory programs that connect to web services they are familiar with such as social networking sites, search engines, and location-based applications. This is accomplished by providing simplified access to the internet services. Course materials being developed include lecture notes, lab activities, on-line tutorials, programming assignments, and testing materials. Other project outcomes include a web repository for the freely available materials. Empirical studies are designed to measure student performance and engagement with the content.To encourage faculty to adopt the approach, summer workshops are offered. There is a mini-grant incentive for attendees to support local implementation. Participants agree to attend two workshops and collect assessment results during the academic year that contribute to the overall project. Faculty from twenty-four colleges and universities are expected to participate during the three year project.