Java Online Curriculum

Sample Content Pages

 

Parts of an Object - This example shows a sample module designed to instruct the students in the parts of an object. Choose the teacher resources link at the top of the page to view the expected outcomes and standards addressed by this module.

Object Draw and Objects Early - a portion of the content will use Object Draw from Williams College as a graphical user interface. Contained here is a sample introductory module to Object Draw and an introductory program that uses an elevator and its movements to instruct students in the basics of syntax, program setup, and objects.

Maze Case Study - an example of a case study that can be used throughout an introductory course. This is a work in progress.

Program Structure - This example shows a sample unit designed to instruct the student in the basic structure of a java program, including an introduction to writing a program and some basic definitions. Choose the teacher resources link at the top of the page to view teacher resources for the unit.

 

Please note that these content sections are merely samples of early work done by grant participants. They in no way reflect a unit or even sequence of materials. These three samples reflect an evolution over time of the vision for an online curriculum resource. Further study and fine tuning would be applied to these materials before being complete.