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Imran, Hazra – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Adding gaming elements to conventional teaching methodologies has gained a lot of attention because of its ability to incorporate an engaging, motivating, and fun-based environment. As a result, learners' dedication and performance are also better. Unfortunately, current gamification models do not consider the effect of different levels of…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Game Based Learning, Learning Motivation, Learner Engagement
Ernst Bekkering – Information Systems Education Journal, 2025
Undergraduate research can stimulate students' interest, especially in STEM disciplines. This research can be formally offered in different formats such as Undergraduate Research Experiences (UREs). One of these is Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), which are offered as an integral part of scheduled courses. CUREs have been…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Research Training, Computer Science Education, Student Interests
Umar Shehzad; Jody Clarke-Midura; Mimi Recker – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2024
Objectives: The increasing demand for computing skills has led to a rapid rise in the development of new computer science (CS) curricula, many with the goal of equitably broadening the participation of underrepresented students in CS. While such initiatives are vital, factors outside of the school environment also play a role in influencing…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Computer Science Education, Programming, Equal Education
Frydenberg, Mark; Xu, Jennifer – Information Systems Education Journal, 2019
Python is a popular, general purpose programming language that is gaining wide adoption in beginning programming courses. This paper describes the development and implementation of an introductory Python course at a business university open to students in a variety of majors and minors. Given the growing number of career opportunities in…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Introductory Courses, Data Analysis, Course Descriptions
Xinogalos, Stelios; Satratzemi, Maya; Malliarakis, Christos – Education and Information Technologies, 2017
Teaching and learning programming constitutes a challenge. Although several teaching approaches and programming tools have been proposed, it seems that they have limited impact on classroom practice. This article investigates students' perceptions on five educational programming environments that are widely used and the features that any…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Programming, Introductory Courses, Student Attitudes
Wu, Ye-Chi; Ma, Lee Wei; Jiau, Hewijin Christine – Educational Technology & Society, 2013
Programming assignments are commonly used in computer science education to encourage students to practice target concepts and evaluate their learning status. Ensuring students are engaged in such assignments is critical in attracting and retaining students. To this end, WebHat, a service-based program evaluation platform, is introduced in this…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Science, Program Evaluation, Computer Software
Rich, Peter Jacob; Hu, Helen; Christensen, James; Ellsworth, Jordan – Grantee Submission, 2019
This report provides a comprehensive look at computer science (CS) education across Utah elementary, middle/jr. high, and high schools as of 2018. The Utah Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) team sent out a survey to all public schools in the state of Utah. The survey presented targeted questions depending on whether it was completed…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Public Schools, Teacher Attitudes, Enrollment Trends
McGill, Monica M. – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2012
One of the goals of using robots in introductory programming courses is to increase motivation among learners. There have been several types of robots that have been used extensively in the classroom to teach a variety of computer science concepts. A more recently introduced robot designed to teach programming to novice students is the Institute…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Software, Gender Differences, Student Interests
The Proposed Model of Collaborative Virtual Learning Environment for Introductory Programming Course
Othman, Mahfudzah; Othman, Muhaini – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2012
This paper discusses the proposed model of the collaborative virtual learning system for the introductory computer programming course which uses one of the collaborative learning techniques known as the "Think-Pair-Share". The main objective of this study is to design a model for an online learning system that facilitates the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Howles, Trudy – Computer Science Education, 2009
Student attrition and low graduation rates are critical problems in computer science education. Disappointing graduation rates and declining student interest have caught the attention of business leaders, researchers and universities. With weak graduation rates and little interest in scientific computing, many are concerned about the USA's ability…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Class Size, Graduation Rate, Programming