John J. Donovan
Abstract
This paper describes a set of tools and a philosophy for teaching software that have been found very useful in courses at MIT over the past seven years. The tools include programs such as simulators, graders, compilers, and monitors. These allow the instructor to augment the basic concepts with relevant, exciting, and economical student project activities.
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- Tools and philosophy for software education
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