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Using Greenfoot and a Moon Scenario to teach Java programming in CS1

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Randy J. Gallant,

Qusay H. MahmoudAuthors Info & Claims

ACMSE '08: Proceedings of the 46th annual ACM Southeast Conference

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1593105.1593135

Published: 28 March 2008 Publication History

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In this paper we describe a novel concept for teaching introductory Java programming to post-secondary students in their first year of higher education. The concept includes labs and a capstone project all linked together and all utilizing the Java-based Greenfoot programming environment. The concept is designed with two goals in mind: to improve the students experience in their first computer programming course by making it more entertaining; and to increase retention in the diploma or degree programs by peaking the student's interest early in their studies. This is accomplished through a Going to the Moon scenario we have designed and implemented into the Greenfoot programming environment.

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ACMSE '08: Proceedings of the 46th annual ACM Southeast Conference

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DOI:10.1145/1593105

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Lau WYuen A(2014)Teaching in Visual Programming EnvironmentsEncyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch253(2600-2608)Online publication date: 31-Jul-2014
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch253
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