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When learning in a playful context, students are less likely to be frustrated by difficulty or failure.

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  • For an example of a playful context, check out the "My Robotic Friends" lesson here.
  • In this lesson students learn about algorithms, functions, and debugging while acting out programs as robots!

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  • CS 1
  • Intro Programming
  • Algorithms and Design
  • Development Methods
  • Effective Encouragement
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