Inclusive computer science education using a ready-made computer game framework

ITiCSE 2007: 12th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education - Inclusive Education in Computer Science

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 116-120

  Distasio, Joseph ^a   Way, Thomas ^a  

^a Department of Computing Sciences and Center of Excellence in Enterprise Technology

Author keywords

Artificial intelligence; Computer graphics; Computer science education; Game programming; User interface design

Indexed keywords

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; COMPUTER GRAPHICS; GAME THEORY; USER INTERFACES;

COLLEGE STUDENTS; COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION; GAME PROGRAMMING; USER INTERFACE DESIGN;

COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION;

EID: 34548088079     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1145/1268784.1268820     Document Type: Conference Paper

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