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<![CDATA[Incorporating Communication Outcomes into the Computer Science Curriculum]]> http://cs-comm.lib.muohio.edu/items/browse/tag/Capstone?output=rss2 Mon, 18 May 2020 19:24:06 -0400 millarj@muohio.edu (Incorporating Communication Outcomes into the Computer Science Curriculum) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Current Events]]> http://cs-comm.lib.muohio.edu/items/show/76

Title

Current Events

Course

CS1

Abstract

Prior to class, students will find at least one current news article that relates to computer science. They will be expected to have read the article and be able to summarize the contents verbally. The article can be from any popular press or academic venue.

This assignment requires student preparation outside the classroom as well as participation within the classroom. This assignment is most effective when used as a regularly scheduled event (for example, in the first class of the week, every week during the semester).

Author

Eric Luczaj

Genre

informal verbal report, listening to presentations

Assignment Duration

Short Activity

Communication Skill

reading, listening, speaking

Technical Skill

varies

Workplace Scenario

Computer science connects to and integrates with other disciplines to solve problems. As professionals in our discipline we want to be able to intelligently discuss these concepts with others and to refine our understanding. In order to maximize the use of our time we need to improve their ability to read with purpose and to understand and summarize new material as well as to disseminate knowledge verbally to a group of our peers.

Team Size

N/A

Additional Information

Could be used in any course.

NSF CPATH CurrentEvents.docx

]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:28:25 -0400 <![CDATA[Three Minute Lecture Critique]]> http://cs-comm.lib.muohio.edu/items/show/46

Title

Three Minute Lecture Critique

Course

CS1

Abstract

This assignment will give the student the opportunity to practice providing substantive critiques in a low stake setting.

For this assignment, students will evaluate a three minute lecture given by one of their classmates. The goal is for students to support their ratings with concrete examples from within the presentation and to include suggestions for improvement that are likewise specific and concrete.

Author

Eric Luczaj

Genre

Critique, Oral Presentation

Assignment Duration

Short Activity

Communication Skill

speaking, teaming, listening

Technical Skill

varies

Workplace Scenario

Frequently, throughout our careers we will be asked to give feedback to others to help them improve what they are doing. Being able to provide constructive, useful, and thorough critique improves the performance of your team, reflects positively upon you, and builds good rapport with your colleagues.

Team Size

Additional Information

This assignment can be scaled to larger teams with a minimum of 3 per team.

The technical skill varies on this skill, because practically any technical skill can be demonstrated by the student lecturer. Keep in mind that that the student presentation is only 3 minutes long so the subject matter must be scaled so that it can be presented effectively in 3 minutes or less.

This assignment can also be used for other courses other than CS1.

NSF CPATH ThreeMinuteLecture Critique.docx

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