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Johnson, Donald M.; Pate, Michael L.; Estepp, Christopher M.; Wardlow, George W. – Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 2023
A replication study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of an instructional treatment based on self-efficacy theory when used with novice Arduino microcontroller users. Students (n = 32) in an introductory university agricultural systems technology course participated in a lesson on Arduino microcontrollers, circuit breadboarding, and…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Computer Science Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Novices
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Tsai, Chun-Yen; Shih, Wen-Ling; Hsieh, Fu-Pei; Chen, Yun-An; Lin, Chien-Liang – International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2022
The purpose of this research was to design a course based on the design-based learning (DBL) model to improve undergraduates' web design skills, and to explore the differences in learning effectiveness of students with different levels of knowledge integration. The quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. Ninety-two participants…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Design, Undergraduate Students, Web Sites
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Nuno Verdelho Trindade; Lidia Custodio; Alfredo Ferreira; Joao Madeiras Pereira – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2024
Ray tracing is a computer graphics technique used to produce realistic visuals by physically simulating the behavior of light. Although this technique can be described straightforwardly, fully comprehending it might be challenging. It is typically taught in the classroom using the 2-D formats, such as paper or a blackboard. We propose using…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Özdinç, Fatih; Kaya, Gökhan; Mumcu, Filiz; Yildiz, Bahadir – Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, 2022
STEM and computer science (CS) education are some of the most important research topics of the last decade. The idea that CS should be a part of STEM is becoming more and more common. The most important goals of integrating CS into STEM are to develop students' computational thinking (CT) and problem-solving skills. STEM education creates a…
Descriptors: Teachers, STEM Education, Computer Science Education, Integrated Activities
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Pakpour, Nazzy; Nouredini, Sahar; Tandon, James – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2022
Contribution: Although engineering hackathon events are common, this is one of the first reports of such an event used for the purpose of teaching engineering students about public health concepts. Results from this study suggest that hackathons are an effective format for teaching topics that are not core to the engineering discipline in a short…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, Programming
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Lopez-Fernandez, Daniel; Gordillo, Aldo; Alarcon, Pedro P.; Tovar, Edmundo – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2021
Contribution: This article provides evidence on the effectiveness of game-based learning (GBL) for computer science education when using educational video games created by teachers using authoring tools. Background: Although teacher-oriented authoring tools for creating educational video games can help overcome the main barriers hampering the use…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Educational Games, Video Games, Computer Science Education
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Oliver J. Mason; Siobhan Collman; Stella Kazamia; Ioana Boureanu – Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice, 2024
This pilot study aims to assess the acceptability of Open University's training platform called Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training course (GICAST), as a means of improving cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in undergraduate students using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A mixed-methods, pre-post…
Descriptors: Career Readiness, Computer Science, Computer Security, Gamification
Chamidy, Totok; Degeng, I. Nyoman Sudana; Ulfa, Saida – Online Submission, 2020
This study aims to examine the effect of problem-based learning and tacit knowledge on problem-solving skills when students study in the laboratory. The method employed in this research was Quasi-Experimental Design. Data collection techniques were questionnaires and tests. Seventy-seven students were taken as the research participant and divide…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, Problem Solving
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Alshammari, Mohammad T.; Qtaish, Amjad – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2019
Aim/Purpose: Effective e-learning systems need to incorporate student characteristics such as learning style and knowledge level in order to provide a more personalized and adaptive learning experience. However, there is a need to investigate how and when to provide adaptivity based on student characteristics, and more importantly, to evaluate its…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Cognitive Style, Knowledge Level, Individualized Instruction
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Kwon, Kyungbin; Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne T.; Brush, Thomas A.; Jeon, Minji; Yan, Ge – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2021
This study investigated how a computer science (CS) problem-based curriculum impacted elementary students' CS learning and attitudes. Four sixth-grade teachers and 200 of their students participated in the study. Researchers developed a CS curriculum in collaboration with the teachers, which consisted of two main units: (1) an introduction to…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes
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Mudrák, Marián; Turcáni, Milan; Reichel, Jaroslav – Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science, 2020
At current e-learning platforms, is often seen non-efficient usage of their possibilities when creating educational content. This article deals with the possibilities of using adaptive tools that are offered by learning management system (LMS) Moodle when creating a personalised e-course. The methodology created by the authors of the article for…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Computer Science Education, Electronic Learning, Online Courses
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Zheng, Lanqin; Zhong, Lu; Niu, Jiayu; Long, Miaolang; Zhao, Jiayi – Educational Technology & Society, 2021
In recent years, the rapid development of artificial intelligence has increased the power of personalized learning. This study aimed to provide personalized intervention for each group participating in computer-supported collaborative learning. The personalized intervention adopted a deep neural network model, Bidirectional Encoder Representations…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Individualized Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning
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Nagy, Tímea; Csernoch, Mária; Biró, Piroska – Education Sciences, 2021
Previous research proved that teaching spreadsheeting from a programming perspective is much more effective than the widely accepted tool-centered surface approach methods. Spreadsheeting as an introductory programming approach allows students to build up schemata leading to contextualized, concept-based problem-solving. Furthermore, it provides…
Descriptors: Self Evaluation (Individuals), Self Efficacy, Gender Differences, Programming
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Busuttil, Leonard; Formosa, Marquita – Informatics in Education, 2020
This paper investigates unplugged computing as a formal pedagogical strategy to teaching computing to a Maltese secondary class of Year 9 students. It aims at identifying the effectiveness of this pedagogy outlining the strengths and weaknesses in its application, taking into consideration the level of attainment for students, as well as the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Science Education, Grade 9, Secondary School Students
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Duangchant, Shatchaya; Kiattikomol, Paiboon; Kaewkuekool, Sittichai – Learning Organization, 2016
Purpose: The process of knowledge transfer under the B-O-R-N Model is based on the concepts of knowledge transfer and change of knowledge patterns to create new knowledge. It stimulates learners to learn under the process of knowledge transfer during the learning with an aim to allow learners to achieve the learning outcomes.…
Descriptors: Models, Transfer of Training, Outcomes of Education, Thinking Skills
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