Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

Published September 27, 2024
Innovations in Computer Science Education: Exploring Tools, Techniques and Approaches for Enhancing Novice Programmer Learning

This issue brings together cutting-edge research on various aspects of computer science education, with a particular focus on supporting novice programmers. The papers cover topics including:

  1. Using keystroke and event log data to predict student performance
  2. Examining how novice programmers utilize automated feedback
  3. Comparing block-based, text-based and hybrid programming environments
  4. Investigating the impact of feedback granularity and adaptive sequencing
  5. Exploring metacognition, motivation and problem-solving in biology education (which provides an interdisciplinary perspective on science education techniques)

Together, these papers provide insights into novel data-driven approaches, programming environments, feedback mechanisms, and pedagogical strategies aimed at improving learning outcomes and experiences for students in introductory computer science courses. The issue highlights current trends in CS education research around leveraging technology and analytics to create more effective, engaging and personalized learning experiences.

Articles

Lexi Dixon, Tony Tang, Samuel Darmasti (Author)
Early Birds Across Campuses: Predicting Student Performance Using Cross-Institutional Keystroke and Event Log Data
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Keli Luo (Author)
Navigating the Code: A Qualitative Study of Novice Programmers' Perceptions and Utilization of Automated Feedback for Self-Regulated Learning
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Bongeka Mabaso (Author)
Fostering Metacognition, Motivation, and Problem-Solving in Secondary School Biology: A Mixed-Methods Study on Instructional Strategies and Student Outcomes
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Yu Ma, Chao Wang (Author)
Granularity and Adaptive Sequencing in Automated Feedback: Enhancing Novice Programmers' Understanding, Engagement, and Self-Efficacy in Introductory Computer Science Courses
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Christine Gkreka, Kostas Gavrilis (Author)
Modality Matters: Comparing Block-based, Text-based, and Hybrid Programming Environments for Novice Learners in High School CS Courses
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