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Modularization for Mastery Learning in CS1: A 4-Year Action Research Study
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Claudio Alvarez; Maira Marques Samary; Alyssa Friend Wise – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2024
Computer programming is a skill of increasing importance in scientific and technological fields. However, in introductory computer science (CS1) courses in higher education, approximately one in every three students fails. A common reason is that students are overwhelmed by an accelerated and inflexible pace of learning that jeopardizes success.…
Descriptors: Mastery Learning, Computer Science Education, Programming, Action Research
Learning Experience Assessment of Flipped Courses
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Schwarzenberg, Pablo; Navon, Jaime; Nussbaum, Miguel; Pérez-Sanagustín, Mar; Caballero, Daniela – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2018
The flipped classroom has shown a positive effect on academic performance and student satisfaction. However, there are relatively few studies that help us understand when or why this method has a positive effect on students, so as to aid the design of a flipped class. In this study, an instrument for assessing the student learning experience in…
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Blended Learning, Academic Achievement, Student Satisfaction
Learning Objects, Learning Design, and Adoption through Succession
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Weller, Martin – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2007
This paper examines the concept of learning objects, the advantages they offer, and related issues. Learning objects focus on content, while the Learning Design specification addresses pedagogy. Underlying both of these approaches is the motivation to reuse, which has cost and quality benefits. Despite these benefits, adoption of the two…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology
A Design for Standards-based Knowledge Components.
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Anderson, Thor A.; Merrill, M. David – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2000
Describes ongoing work in designing modular software components based on open standards and a specific instructional design theoryuinstructional transaction theory. Focuses on applied technological solutions to overcome identified limitations of current authoring environments, including proprietary architectures, instructional design theory…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Pipe Flow Simulation Software: A Team Approach to Solve an Engineering Education Problem.
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Engel, Renata S.; And Others – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1996
A computer simulation program for use in the study of fluid mechanics is described. The package is an interactive tool to explore the fluid flow characteristics of a pipe system by manipulating the physical construction of the system. The motivation, software design requirements, and specific details on how its objectives were met are presented.…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
MediaMatrix: An Authoring System for Adaptive Hypermedia Teaching-Learning Resource Libraries.
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Ray, Roger D. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1995
MediaMatrix, a new, computerized instruction, authoring system, enables instructional developers to build adaptive programmed instruction and adaptive testing systems. Instructional development can focus simultaneously on systematic improvement of comprehension and problem-solving skills while providing for adaptive content presentations that…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media