Creating a motivating environment in a programming course using a two-track exercise split
Sine Zambach
Abstract:In our society, programming and IT literacy are important skills. However, in introductory courses in higher education, there is a struggle to design the coursework in a way that engages and motivates both beginners and people who already know some code.
This paper presents a case study that explores the design of optional exercise sessions as a shorter 'fast track' for experienced or well-prepared students, and a longer 'normal track' for those who need help with the technical parts of the coursework. The cas… Show more
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