CSC 216 F09/Interface - Revision history

Amchu: /* Index Card Suggestions */

2009-11-24T04:05:37Z

Index Card Suggestions

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	* Apply force		* Apply force
	* Retrieve		* Retrieve


	'''Wearable:'''		'''Wearable:'''

Amchu: /* Index Card Suggestions */

2009-11-24T04:05:20Z

Index Card Suggestions

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	* Apply force		* Apply force
	* Retrieve		* Retrieve

			'''Wearable:'''
			* Socks
			* Pants
			* Scarf

			Possible Methods
			* Put on
			* Take off

Amchu: /* Interfaces */

2009-11-24T03:54:33Z

Interfaces

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	==Interfaces==		=='''Interfaces'''==

	===The Problem===		===The Problem===
			----
	This exercise is designed to grab the students' attention through a variation of Pictionary, and then teach them the basics behind the structure of an interface. By the end, they should be able to recognize when it is appropriate to organize and implement an interface for similar classes containing similar methods.		This exercise is designed to grab the students' attention through a variation of Pictionary, and then teach them the basics behind the structure of an interface. By the end, they should be able to recognize when it is appropriate to organize and implement an interface for similar classes containing similar methods.

	===Participants and Props===		===Participants and Props===
			----
	* 3 volunteers		* 3 volunteers
	* Sets of 3 object cards		* Sets of 3 object cards
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	===The Script===		===The Script===
			-----
	'''1)'''		'''1)'''
	Before the exercise begins, the instructor should have prepared multiple sets of 3 index cards. In every individual set, the index cards should have a single, drawable object written on it. All three of the objects in the set should be able to have a single adjective ending with the suffix "-able" used to describe. The instructor can use the suggested sets listed below, or come up with his or her own.		Before the exercise begins, the instructor should have prepared multiple sets of 3 index cards. In every individual set, the index cards should have a single, drawable object written on it. All three of the objects in the set should be able to have a single adjective ending with the suffix "-able" used to describe. The instructor can use the suggested sets listed below, or come up with his or her own.
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	Repeat steps 2 through 5 until the class understands the concept or there are no more cards remaining.		Repeat steps 2 through 5 until the class understands the concept or there are no more cards remaining.

	~~'''~~Index Card Suggestions~~:'''~~		===Index Card Suggestions===
			----
	'''Flyable:'''		'''Flyable:'''
	* Plane		* Plane

Amchu: /* The Script */

2009-11-24T03:51:28Z

The Script

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	===The Script===		===The Script===
			'''1)'''
			Before the exercise begins, the instructor should have prepared multiple sets of 3 index cards. In every individual set, the index cards should have a single, drawable object written on it. All three of the objects in the set should be able to have a single adjective ending with the suffix "-able" used to describe. The instructor can use the suggested sets listed below, or come up with his or her own.

	Before the exercise begins, the instructor should have prepared multiple sets of 3 index cards. In every individual set, the index cards should have a single, drawable object written on it. All three of the objects in the set should be able to have a single adjective ending with the suffix "-able" used to describe.		'''2)'''

	If the index cards are prepared, three students will either volunteer or be called upon to go to the whiteboard. Once there, they will each be given an index card from the set, whereupon they shall draw the object written on their card.		If the index cards are prepared, three students will either volunteer or be called upon to go to the whiteboard. Once there, they will each be given an index card from the set, whereupon they shall draw the object written on their card.

			'''3)'''
	When they are all done, the other students in the class should be prompted to guess what each of the pictures is supposed to be. These objects will represent java classes.		When they are all done, the other students in the class should be prompted to guess what each of the pictures is supposed to be. These objects will represent java classes.

			'''4)'''
	After they finish guessing, they should be asked to find a specific adjective which ends with the suffix "-able" that applies to all three of the objects. This will represent the name of an interface.		After they finish guessing, they should be asked to find a specific adjective which ends with the suffix "-able" that applies to all three of the objects. This will represent the name of an interface.

			'''5)'''
	When they have found the word the instructor is looking for, they should then be asked to give any number of possible methods that apply to the interface and all three of the objects.		When they have found the word the instructor is looking for, they should then be asked to give any number of possible methods that apply to the interface and all three of the objects.

			'''6)'''
			Repeat steps 2 through 5 until the class understands the concept or there are no more cards remaining.

	'''Index Card Suggestions:'''		'''Index Card Suggestions:'''

Amchu: /* The Problem */

2009-11-24T03:39:50Z

The Problem

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	===The Problem===		===The Problem===
	This exercise is designed to teach ~~students~~ the basics behind the structure of an interface. By the end, they should be able to recognize when it is appropriate to organize and implement an interface for similar classes containing similar methods.		This exercise is designed to grab the students' attention through a variation of Pictionary, and then teach them the basics behind the structure of an interface. By the end, they should be able to recognize when it is appropriate to organize and implement an interface for similar classes containing similar methods.

	===Participants and Props===		===Participants and Props===

Amchu: /* Participants and Props */

2009-11-17T04:24:19Z

Participants and Props

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	* 3 volunteers		* 3 volunteers
	* ~~Object~~ cards		* Sets of 3 object cards
	* 3 markers		* 3 markers
	* Whiteboard		* Whiteboard

Amchu: /* The Script */

2009-11-17T04:20:11Z

The Script

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	'''~~Store-able~~:'''		'''Storeable:'''
	* Treasure Chest		* Treasure Chest
	* Dumpster		* Dumpster
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	'''~~kick-able~~:'''		'''Kickable:'''
	* Soccer ball		* Soccer ball
	* Bucket		* Bucket
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	Possible Methods		Possible Methods
	* Apply force		* Apply force
	* ~~Etc.~~		* Retrieve

Nknichol: /* The Script */

2009-11-17T00:48:28Z

The Script

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	* Land		* Land
	* Steer		* Steer


			'''Store-able:'''
			* Treasure Chest
			* Dumpster
			* Hard drive

			Possible Methods
			* Lock/Unlock
			* Add
			* Remove


			'''kick-able:'''
			* Soccer ball
			* Bucket
			* Foot ball

			Possible Methods
			* Apply force
			* Etc.

Amchu: /* The Script */

2009-11-17T00:44:25Z

The Script

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	After they finish guessing, they should be asked to find a specific adjective which ends with the suffix "-able" that applies to all three of the objects. This will represent the name of an interface.		After they finish guessing, they should be asked to find a specific adjective which ends with the suffix "-able" that applies to all three of the objects. This will represent the name of an interface.

	When they have found the word the instructor is looking for, they should then be asked to give possible methods that apply to the interface and all three of the objects.		When they have found the word the instructor is looking for, they should then be asked to give any number of possible methods that apply to the interface and all three of the objects.

	'''Index Card Suggestions:'''		'''Index Card Suggestions:'''

Amchu: /* The Script */

2009-11-17T00:44:12Z

The Script

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	* Land		* Land
	* Steer		* Steer
	** Etc.