An “enjoyable” introduction to Programming using Khan Academy – Java Script Dr. Jeyakesavan Veerasamy CS faculty, The University of Texas at Dallas Website:
Current status of “Learning to program” Straight introduction to C/C++/Java Majority of college students struggle with syntax errors, memorize the programs and postpone the learning Enjoyment of “learning to program” is lost. Not many subjects can give that enjoyment through such “trial-and-error” experience and result in instant gratification!
Straight to C/C++/Java C/C++/Java
Multi-Step approach Alice JavaScript C/C++/Java
Suggested Sequence Drag-and-Drop programming & Animation using Alice Free-form coding & Drawings using Khan Academy JavaScript C/C++/Java/… Serious stuff!
Web-links Web: Alice: Workshop: (Coming soon in KhanAcademy-JavaScript: Workshop: