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Provide opportunities for students to write code, in addition to traditional multiple choice questions, when using Peer Instruction.

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  • Giving students opportunities to learn from each other while coding can be a valuable addition to a Peer Instruction class.

  • To learn more about Peer Instruction, check out http://www.peerinstruction4cs.org/

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  • Peer Instruction [T&LS]
  • Student-Student Interaction
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