Session Outline

• Introduction and Welcome — Walker
• Historical use of case studies in AP CS — Martin
• Limitations of the case study approach — Ciezki
• Role of labs for the AP CS A course and exam — Diaz
• Use of labs within introductory computer science — Walker
• Characteristics of in-class labs for AP CS A — Diaz
• Three draft lab resources under development for AP CS A
  • Overview, use in classes — Ciezki
  • Magpie Lab — Walker
  • Picture Lab — Ciezki
  • Elevens Lab — Martin
• Time line — Diaz
• Questions, audience feedback, discussion — All

Session Abstract

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created 18 January 2013 last revised 4 March 2013