Java Visualizer and WebSheets

Hi all,

These were shared with me not too long ago.  Two great tools worth investigating for people learning to code in Java.

http://cscircles.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/java_visualize/

http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~cos126/websheets/index.php#Distance

Svetty

UK to make CS part of the core curriculum

See article below for more info:

http://www.wired.com/2014/05/codecademy/

Svetty

Predominant Programming Languages

Check out the following for a visualization on the most predominant programming languages in use as defined by data collected through GitHub and tags on StackOverflow.

http://langpop.corger.nl

Svetty

Where the Good Jobs Are

This from Matt Lyons... good read:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/01/22/the-college-degrees-that-get-the-most-job-offers/

Mr. Svetlik

Another Good Review Web Site for the AP Test

Just discovered this one... provides a good reference for several topics, including GridWorld.

http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/

Svetty

An article on when the right time should be to get students involved in computer science...

Thanks to Ms. Saxman in English for sending this my way.

http://m.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/techs-gender-and-race-gap-starts-in-high-school/282966/

Mr. Svetlik