1. Engage Beginning Computer Programmers with Interactive Concepts

2. Dr. Toni Black, Ph.D. Professor, Information Technology University of New Mexico – Valencia

3. Getting Student Buy-In
Importance of Correct Instructions
Interactive Activity

4. Kinesthetic Learning Wikipedia Definition Teaching & Learning Style
Student Actually Carries out Physical Activity
Instead of Lecture/Demonstration
Leads to Natural Discovery

5. Main Ideas of Teaching Kinesthetically
Have Many Experimental Learning Opportunities
Engage in Body Demonstrations
Use Group/Paired Learning

6. Faster Way To Learn Do Anything That Increases Brain Activity
TIP:
Faster Way To Learn Do Anything That Increases Brain Activity

7. TIP: Brain Tuned to Biochemistry of Emotions If Causes You to Feel
More Likely Remembered
Humor, Surprise, Interest

8. The Perfect Worker
1 Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found
2 hard at work in his cubicle.  Bob works independently, without
3 wasting company time talking to colleagues.  Bob never
4 thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
5 finishes given assignments on time.  Often he takes extended
6 measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee
7 breaks.  Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no
8 vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
9 knowledge in his field.  I firmly believe that Bob can be
10 classed as a high-caliber employee, the type which cannot be
11 dispensed with.  Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be
12 promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
13 executed as soon as possible.

9. The Perfect Worker
1 Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found
2 hard at work in his cubicle.  Bob works independently, without
3 wasting company time talking to colleagues.  Bob never
4 thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
5 finishes given assignments on time.  Often he takes extended
6 measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee
7 breaks.  Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no
8 vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
9 knowledge in his field.  I firmly believe that Bob can be
10 classed as a high-caliber employee, the type which cannot be
11 dispensed with.  Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be
12 promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
13 executed as soon as possible.

10. Laughter Funny Ways to Teach Importance of Algorithm Put on a Jacket
How to Brush Your Teeth

11. Use Small Group Learning Use Paired Learning
TIP:
Use Small Group Learning Use Paired Learning

12. Paired Learning Activity
Pair Students
To Reproduce a Graphic
NO QUESTIONS
The Computer doesn't ask any!
Switch and Try Again

13. Use Graphics The Brain is Tuned for Visuals
TIP:
Use Graphics The Brain is Tuned for Visuals

14. Learning Binary Code Handout Binary Cards Christmas Lights Worksheet
Count in Binary
Display Specific Number
Christmas Lights Worksheet
Compliments of

15. TIP:
Make it Fun Whenever Possible!

16. Data
Data Sizes
Use Toddler Legos
Variables
Make Boxes as "Containers"

17. Have Students Get Physical
TIP:
Have Students Get Physical

18. Logical Operators Activity: Decision Standup
Physically Engages Student
More Meaningful

19. Engage in Body Demonstrations Where Motion Means a Concept
TIP:
Engage in Body Demonstrations Where Motion Means a Concept

20. Sorting Algorithms Students Act as Elements of Array
Try Out Different Sort Algorithms
Student Better Understands Visually

21. TIP:
Use Concepts with Familiar Objects In Unexpected Ways Brain is Tuned for Novelty!

22. Arrays Use Everyday Items Ice Cube Trays Egg Cartons
Small Numbers or Letters
Sorting Algorithms

23. Valuable Resource

24. CS Unplugged.com Many Activities: Created for Kids – Works for Adults
Text Compression
Error Detection
Image Representation
Searching Algorithms
Many more…..
Created for Kids – Works for Adults

25. Generative NOT something you 'absorb' Active Process
Constructs Knowledge
Visuallizes Concepts

26. Collaborative Solve Problems with Others Natural Outcomes
Understanding
Engagement

27. Joy Bring Fun into the Classroom Create Curiosity & Innovators
Adds Spice to Life and Teaching

28. Not Expensive Students Themselves as Props Printed on cards or paper
Cheap Props from Dollar Store
Fun Props from Craft Store

29. My Findings Kinesthetic Learning: Quicker Understanding of Concepts
Module Takes ½ the Time
Creates more Relaxed and Creative Atmosphere
Reduced Dropout Rate

30. Dr. Toni Black, Ph.D. Professor, Information Technology University of New Mexico – Valencia