Students will become familiar with kinesthetic activities for the computer science classroom

Jenkins, T. (1998). A participative approach to teaching programming.Jenkins,1998

McConnell, J. J. (2006). Active and cooperative learning: final tips and tricks (part I).McConnell,2006

McConnell, J. J. (2006). Active and cooperative learning: final tips and tricks (part II).McConnell,2006

• Why
  • Helps to internalize and maintain abstract information
  • Average attention span for a 16 year old is 7 minutes
  • Makes learning accessible
  • Difficult cs topics
  • Encourages working with peers
• How
  • Learning by doing
  • Clear details and expectations for each activity must be provided
  • Role plays
  • Simulations
  • Manipulatives
  • Group discussions on a specific study topic