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Life for those who follow Tapestry advice
Writing a poemFor my new computer
classThis is an odd start
Java is a drink,Not a programming device.
Yet this class exists
My palms are sweatyMy hands shake from
nervousnessCoding sounds intense
Why YOU should care
Can help you improve your student’s interest Proven effective for all types of students
Telescope science
Jim Cohoon
Tapestry WorkshopJuly 24, 2013
The study and application of useful things and processes
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Chrestomathics
Chrestomathics
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BeanCount.java
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Interesting
Interesting
My house CS1
Required course for all 1st year engineering students
DemographicsFemales make up 30% of
students Olden days
Females made up 8% of the computing majors Now
Females make up 30% of the computing majors
ChangesCS1CS1ECS1X
ChangesCS1CS1ECS1X
CS 1X – a different world Demographics
105 students per class55% female14% African-American10% Hispanic
Approach Organized around problem solving –
chrestomathics
Baby steps
Approach Organized around problem solving –
chrestomathics
Uses a scaffolded, active learning, stereotype threat-free, lab-centricapproach, forachieving masteryof concepts and skills
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
What’s it all about Guided discovery
Active collaborativelearning
Class culture of success
Encouraging pedagogy and examples
Constant recruiting
Integrated lecture & lab – instructor and TAs all the time
Regular acknowledgement
Give a little, take a lot
What would you like to change in your intro to CS course?
What about your course should others adopt?
What should you change, but will not?
How do you maintain a positive class environment?