Objects: Visualization of Behavior and State (2003)
by
Wanda Dann
,
Toby Dragon
,
Stephen Cooper
,
Kevin Dietzler
,
Kathleen Ryan
,
Randy Pausch
| Citations: | 5 - 1 self |
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@MISC{Dann03objects:visualization,
author = {Wanda Dann and Toby Dragon and Stephen Cooper and Kevin Dietzler and Kathleen Ryan and Randy Pausch},
title = {Objects: Visualization of Behavior and State},
year = {2003}
}
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Abstract
Animated program visualization can be used to support innovative instructional methods for teaching beginners about objects, their behavior, and state. In this paper, we present a discussion of methods that define object behavior and character (class)-level state variables that track state changes for 3D animated objects in small virtual worlds. We have found that character-level methods provide a means to demonstrate inheritance. Examples of worlds and program code used in instructional materials are provided.
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