http://www.theserverside.com Most recent forum messages en Jive Forums Silver 5.5.30 (www.jivesoftware.com) Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:43 -0400 http://www.theserverside.com/discussions/thread.tss?thread_id=62175 ...]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:38 -0400 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:38 -0400 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:38 -0400 Apr 13, 2011 Frank Bolander 0 http://www.theserverside.com/discussions/thread.tss?thread_id=62175 John, I think you're missing the point. 

...]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:07:56 -0400 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:07:56 -0400 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:07:56 -0400 Apr 12, 2011 Andres F. 2 http://www.theserverside.com/discussions/thread.tss?thread_id=62175 We have come a long way from inspiring the students to learn to solve optimal control problems so we can go to the moon. Now it is enough - no, imperative -  to have them write a program on how much to tip the waitress.

...]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:54:22 -0400 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:54:22 -0400 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:54:22 -0400 Apr 12, 2011 jvaran 3 http://www.theserverside.com/discussions/thread.tss?thread_id=62175 So, how do you take the pain out of learning to program? Minimizing lectures is always a good idea. And pushing 'hand-on' time with the keyboard is really the best way to make the learning happen. But how do you keep students engaged and...]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:39:28 -0400 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:34:06 -0400 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:39:28 -0400 Apr 12, 2011 Cameron McKenzie 4