Conference Agenda

Students enter CS1 courses with widely varying programming experience, mathematical maturity, and learning preferences. We propose a framework called PathMX that addresses this challenge through a ``curriculum as code'' methodology that treats curriculum materials as structured, version-controlled repositories editable by both instructors and LLM-based coding agents. When curriculum is authored as code following clear conventions, agents can generate personalized content on demand, enabling scalable differentiated instruction that was previously impractical. Our CS1 case study demonstrates that this approach makes true differentiated instruction achievable within the constraints of real classroom teaching.

In today’s digital world, understanding how websites function is

essential, yet the inner workings of web applications remain unclear to many

learners. While web technologies are widely used, practical opportunities to

explore client-side scripting, dynamic content, and user interface design in a

cohesive project are often limited. There is a need for interactive tools that

both engage users and illustrate the integration of core web development

concepts. This paper presents the proposed tool, Apache Sudoku, a webbased game designed to demonstrate and teach web development principles.

The application integrates multiple programming languages, including

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to create an interactive and engaging user

experience. Apache Sudoku illustrates fundamental concepts such as DOM

manipulation, event handling, and dynamic content updates, while

providing a complete, playable game. Beyond its entertainment value, the

tool serves as a practical platform for learning how different web

technologies interact to produce a functional application. By combining

educational purpose with interactive design, Apache Sudoku provides a

hands-on example for students to explore and understand modern web

development techniques.