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Allbee, Quinn; Barber, Robert – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2021
Biology is a data-driven discipline facilitated greatly by computer programming skills. This article describes an introductory experiential programming activity that can be integrated into distance learning environments. Students are asked to develop their own Python programs to identify the nature of alleles linked to disease. This activity…
Descriptors: Genetics, Science Instruction, Programming Languages, Biology
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Kerins, Andrew J. – Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2023
Teaching an online course was always something I resisted. Like many of the colleagues I have talked to, I was worried that the lack of face-to-face interaction would significantly take away from the quality of the education for the students. With a class like Recreation Programming, I knew that students needed hands-on experience with running a…
Descriptors: Recreational Programs, Teaching Methods, Online Courses, Programming
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Yueh-Hui Vanessa Chiang; Maiga Chang; Nian-Shing Chen – Educational Technology & Society, 2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially machine learning models that autonomously generate human-like content, has recently attracted significant attention in the education sector. This paper explores the potential of generative AI, including tools like ChatGPT, to shift from traditional outcome-oriented educational practices to a more…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Educational Practices, Process Education, Educational Objectives
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Hsu, Yu-Chang; Baldwin, Sally; Ching, Yu-Hui – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2017
In this paper, we provide an overview of the current efforts in maker education, supported by a review of empirical studies. Our synthesis will inform the community about learning outcomes, potential and common issues, challenges, resources, and future research direction regarding maker education.
Descriptors: Programming, Coding, Teaching Methods, Literature Reviews
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Fiebrink, Rebecca – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2019
This article aims to lay a foundation for the research and practice of machine learning education for creative practitioners. It begins by arguing that it is important to teach machine learning to creative practitioners and to conduct research about this teaching, drawing on related work in creative machine learning, creative computing education,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Man Machine Systems, Population Groups, Creativity
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Akopian, David; Melkonyan, Arsen; Golgani, Santosh C.; Yuen, Timothy T.; Saygin, Can – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2013
Smartphones are a common accessory to provide rich user experience due to superior memory, advanced software-hardware support, fast processing, and multimedia capabilities. Responding to this trend, advanced engineering systems tend to integrate mobile devices with their solutions to facilitate usability. With many young students showing interest…
Descriptors: Minicourses, Programming, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs
Khan, Arshia – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
Integrated curricula and experiential learning are the main ingredients to the recipe to improve student learning in higher education. In the academic computer science world it is mostly assumed that this experiential learning takes place at a business as an internship experience. The intent of this paper is to schism the traditional understanding…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Todorovich, E.; Marone, J. A.; Vazquez, M. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2012
Due to significant technological advances and industry requirements, many universities have introduced programmable logic and hardware description languages into undergraduate engineering curricula. This has led to a number of logistical and didactical challenges, in particular for computer science students. In this paper, the integration of some…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, Programming, Electronics
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Sextos, Anastasios G. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2014
This paper presents the structure of an undergraduate course entitled "programming techniques and the use of specialised software in structural engineering" which is offered to the fifth (final) year students of the Civil Engineering Department of Aristotle University Thessaloniki in Greece. The aim of this course is to demonstrate the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study, Civil Engineering