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482: Reference the Same Dog Object

Embedded.fm · 8 Aug 2024 · 1h 05m · Episode 482

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Professor Colleen Lewis of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains her pedagogy for teaching computer science concepts using physical models, such as stuffed animals and bookmarks, to clarify pointers, inheritance, and hash tables. She discusses the importance of syntax practice, peer instruction, and dismantling stereotypes in CS education, while also reflecting on her past work at LeapFrog and her research on learning styles.

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Memfault, LeapFrog, Harvey Mudd College, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, National Science Foundation, Utah State University
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Didj, CS ClickStart, Odyssey Globe, Scratch, Logo

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