Education
- M.S., Computer Science, Ball State University, 2010
Professional Specializations
- Pedagogy
- Group stages of development
- Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity
Industry Experience
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Information Services Manager, Townsend Tree Service Co., Inc., 1988-2007
- Systems Analysis Supervisor, Townsend Tree Service Co., Inc., 1984-1988
- Computer Programmer, Townsend Tree Service Co., Inc., 1979-1984
Recognitions
Additional Responsibilities
- Member, IndianaComputes! Executive Committee
- Faculty Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society
- CCSC:MW 2016 & 2017, Conference Chair
- Member, Indiana Higher Education Advisory Board for K-12 Computer Science
Sampling of Recent Scholarly Activity
PUBLICATIONS - REFEREED
Journal Article
Largent, D. (2019) Using an Art Show in CS1 to Spark Interest in Computer Science. In Proceedings of the
50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. ACM, New York, NY, USA,
1281-1281
Journal Article
Zimmermann, P., Stallings, L., Pierce, R., & Largent, D. (2018). Classroom Interaction
Redefined: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Moving Beyond Traditional Classroom Spaces to Promote
Student Engagement. In Journal of Learning Spaces, 7(1). ISSN 21586195. University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, Greensboro NC.
Book Chapter
Largent, D.L. (2019). To write dirty, you have to know what clean is. In C. Sweet, H. Blythe, & R. Carpenter (Eds.),It Works for Me with Critical Thinking: A step-by-step guide (pp. 70-72). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Largent, D.L. (2019). Finding relevancy in the news. In C. Sweet, H. Blythe, & R. Carpenter (Eds.), It Works for Me with Critical Thinking: A step-by-step guide (pp. 84-86). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Largent, D.L. (2019). Forcing students to make an informed choice. In C. Sweet, H. Blythe, & R. Carpenter (Eds.), It Works for Me with Critical Thinking: A step-by-step guide (pp. 99-101). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Largent, D. L. (2018). Highlight your student’s work: Art show (but not by artists)! In C. Sweet, H. Blythe, & R. Carpenter (Eds.), It Works for Me with High-Impact Practices: A Step-By-Step Guide (pp. 132-134). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Gestwicki, P. V., Largent, D. L. (2018). Improving course plans via standardized committee review. In C. Sweet, H. Blythe, & R. Carpenter (Eds.), It Works for Me with High-Impact Practices: A Step-By-Step Guide (pp. 13-14). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Largent, D. L. (2018). Team work does not have to be a bad thing. In C. Sweet, H. Blythe, & R. Carpenter (Eds.), It Works for Me with High-Impact Practices: A Step-By-Step Guide (pp. 63-65). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Hall, S. S., Largent, D. L., Vercellotti, M. L. (2017). Building Institutional Support for SoTL. It Works for Me with SoTL: A Step-By-Step Guide (pp. 56-58). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Book Chapter
Largent, D. L. (2017). Try out your new pedagogy. Find out if it works. Share it with the world. Hold on! Not so fast... In H. Blythe, C. Sweet, & R. Carpenter (Eds.), It Works for Me with SoTL: A Step-By-Step Guide (pp. 58-60). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Journal Article
Largent, D. L. (2016). Measuring and Understanding Team Development by Capturing Self-assessed Enthusiasm and Skill Levels. ACM Transactions on Computing Education 16(2), 27.
Related Links
Faculty-maintained Website
CS 120 Semi-Annual Art Show
CS4MS: Computer Science for Middle Schoolers
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