Things are clicking in computer science courses

Pargas, Roy P.; Shah, Dhaval

doi:10.1145/1121341.1121489

Cited by 38 publications

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“…In addition, 100% agreed that group discussion was helpful, and 94% strongly agreed that PI should be used in other courses. Other surveys corroborate these findings (Pargas & Shah 2006;Simon et al 2010). A unique reflection of four instructors' use of PI (Porter, Bailey Lee, Simon, Cutts, & Zingaro 2011) suggests other observed benefits, including a focus on teamwork and communication; flexible, demand-driven lectures; and opportunities for improving proof-reasoning abilities.…”

Section: Why Pi In Computing?mentioning

confidence: 65%

Peer instruction

Zingaro

Porter

2014

Proceedings of the 2014 Conference on Innovation &Amp; Technology in Computer Science Education - ITiCSE '14

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Peer Instruction (PI) transforms a standard, passive lecture into an opportunity for students to answer questions individually and in groups. What is PI? Does it work in computing courses? Research evidence aside, how does one go about using PI in practice? In this paper, I describe the PI process and summarize the research that has been done on PI in CS. I then offer a personal account of how I use PI and what I have learned, including thoughts on transitioning courses from lecture-style to PI-style.

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Section: Why Pi In Computing?mentioning

confidence: 65%

Peer instruction

Zingaro

Porter

2014

Proceedings of the 2014 Conference on Innovation &Amp; Technology in Computer Science Education - ITiCSE '14

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“…In addition, 100% agreed that group discussion was helpful, and 94% strongly agreed that PI should be used in other courses. Other surveys corroborate these findings [11,15]. A unique reflection of four instructors' use of PI [13] suggests other observed benefits, including a focus on teamwork and communication; flexible, demand-driven lectures; and opportunities for improving proof-reasoning abilities.…”

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Facilitating code-writing in PI classes

Zingaro

Cherenkova

Karpova

et al. 2013

Proceeding of the 44th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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We present the Python Classroom Response System, a webbased tool that enables instructors to use code-writing and multiple choice questions in a classroom setting. The system is designed to extend the principles of peer instruction, an active learning technique built around discussion of multiplechoice questions, into the domain of introductory programming education. Code submissions are evaluated by a suite of tests designed to highlight common misconceptions, so the instructor receives real-time feedback as students submit code. The system also allows an instructor to pull specific submissions into an editor and visualizer for use as in-class examples. We motivate the use of this system, describe its support for and extension of peer instruction, and offer use cases and scenarios for classroom implementation.

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“…MessageGrid [1][2][3][4] is a web-based system that enables an instructor to interact electronically with his or her students during and outside of class. Based on a two-dimensional grid, the instructor can design a template within which students can submit responses to questions and problems posed by the instructor.…”

Section: Messagegridmentioning

confidence: 99%

Work in progress - effective student ink submissions in computer science courses

Pargas

2007

2007 37th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference - Global Engineering: Knowledge Without Borders, Opportunities Without Passp

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Topics in introductory computer science courses involve diagrams. Every data structure (e.g., stack, list, tree, or graph) is best understood when the definition is accompanied by a diagram. Demonstrating control flow within a method, or parameter passing from one method to another, are more easily explained using circles, boxes, and arrows. This paper describes our experiences with a web-based tool called MessageGrid which facilitates interaction between instructor and students in the classroom. Focus is on the most recent MessageGrid feature: student submission using digital Ink. We provide examples of exercises we use and student responses. We summarize the results of a student survey evaluating this new technology. Finally, we draw conclusions and describe plans for the future.

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Things are clicking in computer science courses

Cited by 38 publications

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Facilitating code-writing in PI classes

Work in progress - effective student ink submissions in computer science courses

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