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Explain what counts as CS to help students realize that they are learning CS.

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  • Students might not realize that what they are doing counts as programming. This might be particularly true if the programming environment looks like a game. Explain how what they’re doing relates to professional programming so that the activity can build their confidence in their ability to do CS.
    • Example: "I had to solve a similar problem last week!"
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  • Effective Encouragement
  • Student-Faculty Interaction
  • Address Misconceptions About the Field of CS
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