Concept visualization in CS0 using ALICE

Authors:
John P. Dougherty
Affiliations:
Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2007

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Abstract

CS0 provides non-major and pre-major students with a tour of computing, touching the big ideas and their implications. The most important idea, arguably, is the algorithm and its implementation as a program. Deep treatment in a limited time (three weeks) for these students is challenging at best. We describe six Alice virtual worlds that engage students and illustrate a set of important algorithm concepts. These example worlds act as a springboard for students to construct their own. Assessments from students and faculty indicate that learning about algorithms is as effective and potentially more engaging for novice computing students; however, technical issues are distracting at present.