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Agile '06

Workshop: Example-Based Specifications

Hands-On Session: Extreme Test Makeover

OOPSLA '04

Test-Driven Development Workout (Tutorial)

Test-Driven Development Workout - Slides (.ppt)

Framegames! - at the Educator's Symposium

Framegames Slides (.ppt - 765 K) (.pdf - 1.5 M)
Best Fit! game
Envelopes game description (Thiagi) and an example. He also has a short online course on this topic.
Links: www.thiagi.com, xp123.com/g4p (more games on this site)

OOPSLA '03

A selection of patterns for retrospectives (.doc)

OOPSLA '02

Workshop: Using Play to Enhance Learning About Objects

Play is serious! Games, simulations, puzzles, and toys in the classroom can improve student motivation, lead to better long-term memory, and reduce learning anxiety. Used effectively, play can leverage competition and foster collaboration. Above all, play makes learning fun.

We started exploring how play can make it easier to learn about object-oriented technology.