AAAI Publications, 2010 AAAI Spring Symposium Series

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Beyond First Impressions and Fine Farewells: Electronic Tangibles Throughout the Curriculum — Panel Discussion
Jennifer S. Kay, Frank Klassner, Fred G. Martin, David P. Miller, Keith J. O'Hara

Last modified: 2010-03-23

Abstract


As educators, we have high hopes for Electronic Tangibles (ETs), we expect ETs to:

  • Interest more students in the study of computing
  • Broaden students' views of computing
  • Invite non-majors to learn something about the computing
  • Attract students to computer science as a major
  • Help students learn about particular ETs
  • Attract students to our classes by incorporating a flashy ET in the course material
  • Improve student understanding of some difficult topics
  • Maintain student interest throughout the class

However some important questions arise: Can we and should we extend these benefits throughout the K-20 curriculum? And if we can't, are we guilty of bait-and-switch?


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