A library to support a graphics-based object-first approach to CS 1

Authors:
Kim B. Bruce;Andrea Danyluk;Thomas Murtagh
Affiliations:
Department of Computer Science, Williams College, Williamstown, MA;Department of Computer Science, Williams College, Williamstown, MA;Department of Computer Science, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Venue:
Proceedings of the thirty-second SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer Science Education
Year:
2001

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Abstract

In this paper we describe a library we have developed that supports an "OO-from-the-beginning" approach to CS 1. The use of real graphics "objects" and event-driven programming are important components of our approach. The design of interactive graphical programs helps students to both use objects and write methods early while designing and implementing interesting programs.