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When presenting abstract concepts, have students close their eyes and visualize the concepts as they are described. Then, have them draw what they saw.

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  • This allows students to practice visualization while reinforcing a vital CS skill.
  • This can be a particularly useful strategy when teaching about objects and other data structures.

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