Andrew Danner https://www.csteachingtips.org/ en Create a group of student mentors who have already completed your school’s introductory computer science courses to give current students peer role models. https://www.csteachingtips.org/tip/create-group-student-mentors-who-have-already-completed-your-schools-introductory-computer <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--tip.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Create a group of student mentors who have already completed your school’s introductory computer science courses to give current students peer role models.</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--tip.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span>cstt</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--tip.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2015-06-29T13:45:57-07:00" title="Monday, June 29, 2015 - 13:45" class="datetime">Mon, 06/29/2015 - 13:45</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--inline.html.twig * links--node.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/navigation/links--inline.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/navigation/links--inline.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'addtoany_standard' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * addtoany-standard--node--tip.html.twig * addtoany-standard--node.html.twig x addtoany-standard.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/addtoany/templates/addtoany-standard.html.twig' --> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://www.csteachingtips.org/tip/create-group-student-mentors-who-have-already-completed-your-schools-introductory-computer" data-a2a-title="Create a group of student mentors who have already completed your school’s introductory computer science courses to give current students peer role models."><a class="a2a_button_facebook"><span class="a2a_label">Share Create a group of student mentors who have already completed your school’s introductory computer science courses to give current students peer role models. with Facebook</span></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"><span class="a2a_label">Share Create a group of student mentors who have already completed your school’s introductory computer science courses to give current students peer role models. with Twitter</span></a></span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/addtoany/templates/addtoany-standard.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--tip.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><ul><li>Student mentors can help struggling students when teachers are not available.</li> <li>Student mentors can help students who complete assignments early by providing additional challenges or context.</li> <li>The following three features are an important part of a successful student mentoring program: <ol><li>Have weekly meetings between mentors and instructors to "discuss how the class is going, what concepts students are struggling with, and how best to assist students." <ul><li>Make sure to take feedback from mentors seriously as it will allow you to make relevant modifications in the classroom.</li> </ul></li> <li>Select mentors based on their "friendliness and ability to relate to students who may be struggling." <ul><li>A mentor’s ability to connect with students is more important than their performance in the course.</li> </ul></li> <li>When mentors are selected, make sure they understand your confidence in their abilities. <ul><li>Selection into a mentoring program can help with student retention in computer science.</li> </ul></li> </ol></li> </ul></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:45:57 +0000 cstt 879 at https://www.csteachingtips.org Provide consistent feedback opportunities from the very first day of the course to assist struggling students early on and prevent them from falling behind. https://www.csteachingtips.org/tip/provide-consistent-feedback-opportunities-very-first-day-course-assist-struggling-students <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--tip.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Provide consistent feedback opportunities from the very first day of the course to assist struggling students early on and prevent them from falling behind.</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--tip.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span>cstt</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--tip.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2015-06-29T13:42:04-07:00" title="Monday, June 29, 2015 - 13:42" class="datetime">Mon, 06/29/2015 - 13:42</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--inline.html.twig * links--node.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/navigation/links--inline.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/navigation/links--inline.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'addtoany_standard' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * addtoany-standard--node--tip.html.twig * addtoany-standard--node.html.twig x addtoany-standard.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/addtoany/templates/addtoany-standard.html.twig' --> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://www.csteachingtips.org/tip/provide-consistent-feedback-opportunities-very-first-day-course-assist-struggling-students" data-a2a-title="Provide consistent feedback opportunities from the very first day of the course to assist struggling students early on and prevent them from falling behind."><a class="a2a_button_facebook"><span class="a2a_label">Share Provide consistent feedback opportunities from the very first day of the course to assist struggling students early on and prevent them from falling behind. with Facebook</span></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"><span class="a2a_label">Share Provide consistent feedback opportunities from the very first day of the course to assist struggling students early on and prevent them from falling behind. with Twitter</span></a></span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/addtoany/templates/addtoany-standard.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--tip.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><ul><li>Constantly assessing students allows you to proactively seek out those who are struggling.</li> <ul><li>Some good ways to go about this are direct contact, frequent quizzes, and lab sessions.</li> </ul></ul></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:42:04 +0000 cstt 877 at https://www.csteachingtips.org Use Python as an introductory language rather than Java or C to allow students to focus on problem-solving more than syntax. https://www.csteachingtips.org/tip/use-python-introductory-language-rather-java-or-c-allow-students-focus-problem-solving-more <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--tip.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Use Python as an introductory language rather than Java or C to allow students to focus on problem-solving more than syntax.</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--tip.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span>cstt</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--tip.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2015-06-29T13:37:23-07:00" title="Monday, June 29, 2015 - 13:37" class="datetime">Mon, 06/29/2015 - 13:37</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--inline.html.twig * links--node.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/navigation/links--inline.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/navigation/links--inline.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'addtoany_standard' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * addtoany-standard--node--tip.html.twig * addtoany-standard--node.html.twig x addtoany-standard.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/addtoany/templates/addtoany-standard.html.twig' --> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://www.csteachingtips.org/tip/use-python-introductory-language-rather-java-or-c-allow-students-focus-problem-solving-more" data-a2a-title="Use Python as an introductory language rather than Java or C to allow students to focus on problem-solving more than syntax."><a class="a2a_button_facebook"><span class="a2a_label">Share Use Python as an introductory language rather than Java or C to allow students to focus on problem-solving more than syntax. with Facebook</span></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"><span class="a2a_label">Share Use Python as an introductory language rather than Java or C to allow students to focus on problem-solving more than syntax. with Twitter</span></a></span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/addtoany/templates/addtoany-standard.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--tip.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--tip.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><ul><li>Not having to worry about the syntax of assigning types while programming helps students focus on problem-solving.</li> <ul><li>This is because Python is dynamically typed while Java and C are statically typed programming languages.</li> </ul></ul></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap_barrio/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:37:23 +0000 cstt 875 at https://www.csteachingtips.org