[Edu-sig] Workshop on "Teaching Introductory Computer Science: The Python Way"

[Radenski, Atanas]

Chapman University in Orange, California, USA, is offering this summer workshop for Computer Science instructors:   “Teaching Introductory Computer Science: The Python Way” Three day workshop on campus – August 10 to August 12, 2005 On-Line workshop – August 13 to December 15, 2005 (requires 20 – 30 hours to complete the on-line study pack)    Please go to http://www.chapman.edu/wcls/MathCS/sWorkshop/Python/default.asp  for workshop information and details. Click on “Online Registration” to register.   The instructor is Professor Atanas Radenski from Chapman University.  Dr. Radenski teaches Computer Science at Chapman University.  During academic year 2004-5, he has developed a novel two semester introductory course at Chapman (Python 1st semester; Java, 2nd semester) that has been well received by students.   This workshop will teach Python programming and also how Python can be used in introductory computer science courses.   This workshop is supported by a complete online study pack. The workshop study pack includes the following learning content modules:   E-Texts; Detailed Self-Guided Labs; Quizzes; Discussion Forums.   The workshop’s study pack is a customized replica of the study pack already used for regular courses at Chapman University. The study pack is supported by the Moodle content management system. Participants will be acquainted with the main features of the Moodle system and will be shown how to use it to build and customize your own study packs. Participants will also be able to use the workshop study pack online during and after the workshop. ------------ Chapman University is a small, private, liberal arts university located in the historic, Old Towne district of Orange in central Orange County.  Chapman University is a short distance from Disneyland, Knott’s Theme Park, Newport Beach and the Pacific Coast area, Discovery Science Center, Crystal Cathedral, and Anaheim Angels Stadium.   Atanas Radenski      mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]      http://www.chapman.edu/~radenski/

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