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de-la-Fuente-Valentin, Luis; Pardo, Abelardo; Kloos, Carlos Delgado – Computers & Education, 2013
The acquisition of programming skills specially in introductory programming courses poses an important challenge for freshmen students of engineering programs. These courses require students to devote a sustained effort during the whole course and a failure to do so may contribute to not passing the course. However, it is difficult for the…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Programming, Computer Science Education, Automation
Smith, Vernon C.; Lange, Adam; Huston, Daniel R. – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2012
Community colleges continue to experience growth in online courses. This growth reflects the need to increase the numbers of students who complete certificates or degrees. Retaining online students, not to mention assuring their success, is a challenge that must be addressed through practical institutional responses. By leveraging existing student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Students, Prediction, Community Colleges
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Kwong, Theresa; Wong, Eva; Downing, Kevin – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to exhibit the integration of learning and study strategies inventory (LASSI) with the City University of Hong Kong information systems to promote teaching and learning within the university. Design/methodology/approach: From the 2006 entry cohort, all undergraduate freshmen at City University of Hong Kong are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Study Skills, Teaching Methods, Administrators