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Teaching programming concepts through play / Christopher Harris and Patricia Harris, Ph.D. ; with Brian Mayer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Harris, Christopher, author.
- Harris, Patricia, author.
- Mayer, Brian, author.
- Series:
- Harris, Christopher, 1977- Teaching through games.
- Teaching through games
- Rosen classroom professional resources
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Computer programming--Study and teaching.
- Computer programming.
- Computer science--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Activity programs.
- Computer science.
- Teaching--Aids and devices.
- Teaching.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (90 pages) : illustrations.
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : The Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Understanding how computer programing works is a critical part of digital literacy for students today. Even students who aren't learning how to code can benefit greatly from knowing how programs work. This book uses highly engaging games to immerse students in the world of logical thinking and problem solving. From programming robots to writing stories that work as interactive fiction games, the lessons in this book provide ways to build digital literacy beyond the computer lab.Games:RoboRally. Richard Garfield. Avalon Hill, 2010.Old Town. Stephan Riedel. Clicker Spiele, 2012.Ricochet Robots. Alex Randolph. Z-Man Games, 2013.Parsley Game System. Memento Mori Theatricks.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Computer Programming
- Abeunt Studia In Mores
- Let's Play a Game
- Next Steps
- Game 1: Ricochet Robots
- Technically Speaking
- Lesson Plan 1A
- Note A of ADA Lovelace's Translation on Analytical Engine
- Lesson Plan 1B
- Game 2: Roborally
- Lesson Plan 2A
- Lesson Plan 2B
- Game 3: Old Town
- Techinically Speaking
- Lesson Plan 3A
- The Mathematical Analysis of Logic
- Lesson Plan 3B
- Game 4: Parsely System
- Lesson Plan 4A
- Lesson Plan 4B
- Appendix 1: Curriculum Alignments: Common Core Learning Standards
- Appendix 2
- About the Authors
- Notes
- Back Cover.
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 12, 2018).
- ISBN:
- 1-4994-9017-8
- OCLC:
- 901215333
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