Creating an authentic learning experience in introductory programming courses
Nira Herrmann, Jeffrey L. Popyack · 1995
We have developed an integrated, software-based course in scientific and statistical programming consisting of an introduction to computer programming and data analysis concepts. This course is being taught in an innovative way to non-majors: “stretched” over two quarters rather than taught in a single term. Classes meet in a computer classroom so students have a seamless lecture/laboratory experience to reinforce the concept that the computer should be made use of whenever needed, rather than only at specified lab times.