This project, Collaborative Research: Alice and Media Computation, is creating a Java-based introductory CS curriculum combining the proven approaches of Alice programming and Media Computation.
Intellectual Merit: This project is developing a course which presents the same concepts found in typical introductory computing courses using new examples based on Alice and Media Computation. Students are using Alice to explore the algorithmic reasoning of programming and learning the syntax of Java using Media Computation.
Broader Impacts: This project is leveraging the strengths of two innovative approaches that have been successful in attracting and retaining students in computer science. The combined approach is using methods, developed and validated by the original independent projects, to broaden the appeal of computer science to less-represented groups, and increase the success of at-risk students. The results of the project are being disseminated through a series of six summer workshops.
