This workshop is sponsored by two NSF DUE CCLI grants:
Integrating Test Design into Computing Curriculum from the Beginning Grant # 0920182
Redesigning Introductory Computing: The Design Discipline Grant # 00618543
The Program by Design curriculum focuses on developing problem solving skills in the context of program design. It three key components target all age levels, from middle school grades (6 - 8), through secondary school, all the way to the university level. It is also used in the core course for Master's level students at Northeastern Unviersity.
Introductory Computing: The Design Discipline --- ISSEP 2011 presentation .
30 minutes General overview of the didactics of this curriculum that applies regardless of the level.
30 minutes Discussion and setup for the selected level of exercises.
30 minutes Getting started with the exercises.
10 minutes Break.
40 minutes Completion of the exercises.
10 minutes Closing discussion.