BINARY BATTLESHIP: AN ACTIVE-LEARNING ACTIVITY FOR RECRUITING STUDENTS IN COMPUTER-RELATED FIELDS

摘要

This paper describes both the progression of an active-learning activity used in introductory computer informationsystems classes and its recent use as a hands-on activity for recruitment of high school students. The authors usedthe new and improved learning activity to engage high school students visiting campus for a College of Businessseminar day. A brief survey was administered to those with signed parental permission to measure student reactionsto the activity. Overall, positive opinions were expressed about the learning activity, and students viewed the activityas fun.