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Exploring Students' and Lecturers' Views on Collaboration and Cooperation in Computer Science Courses -- A Qualitative Analysis
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Schulz, Sandra; Berndt, Sarah; Hawlitschek, Anja – Computer Science Education, 2023
Background and Context: Collaborative and cooperative learning is important to prepare students for their future work and to increase their learning performance in university courses. Several studies have shown promising results regarding team activities, such as pair programming. However, there is little information on how teamwork is currently…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Computer Science Education, Higher Education, Foreign Countries
A Blended Learning Approach for Teaching Computer Programming: Design for Large Classes in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Bati, Tesfaye Bayu; Gelderblom, Helene; van Biljon, Judy – Computer Science Education, 2014
The challenge of teaching programming in higher education is complicated by problems associated with large class teaching, a prevalent situation in many developing countries. This paper reports on an investigation into the use of a blended learning approach to teaching and learning of programming in a class of more than 200 students. A course and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Blended Learning, Educational Technology
Computer Science Students' Use of the Internet for Academic Purposes: Difficulties and Learning Processes
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Ben-David Kolikant, Yifat; ma'ayan, Ze'ev – Computer Science Education, 2018
Higher-education students now have more alternatives for searching for information than previous generations had. The Internet is a vast ocean of information sources, albeit with diverse reliability and quality. In Web 2.0 platforms, any participant can be a content creator. This reality is challenging for both the instructors and the students. We…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Higher Education, Internet, Web 2.0 Technologies
Experiences with Lab-Centric Instruction
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Titterton, Nathaniel; Lewis, Colleen M.; Clancy, Michael J. – Computer Science Education, 2010
Lab-centric instruction emphasizes supervised, hands-on activities by substituting lab for lecture time. It combines a multitude of pedagogical techniques into the format of an extended, structured closed lab. We discuss the range of benefits for students, including increased staff interaction, frequent and varied self-assessments, integrated…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Lecture Method
Teaching in the Current Higher Education Environment: Perceptions of IT Academics
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Tutty, J.; Sheard, J.; Avram, C. – Computer Science Education, 2008
This paper builds on previous research into teachers' conceptions of learning and teaching with an investigation of information technology academics. Using a phenomenographic approach to build a model of IT academics experiences and practice of teaching, we aimed to identify any specific issues that academics in the IT discipline face and to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Discipline, Information Technology, Teaching Methods
Holistic Approach to Learning and Teaching Introductory Object-Oriented Programming
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Thota, Neena; Whitfield, Richard – Computer Science Education, 2010
This article describes a holistic approach to designing an introductory, object-oriented programming course. The design is grounded in constructivism and pedagogy of phenomenography. We use constructive alignment as the framework to align assessments, learning, and teaching with planned learning outcomes. We plan learning and teaching activities,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Undergraduate Students, Investigations, Action Research