APPLYING A MOOC AS A PREPARATORY COURSE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Sideris ◽  
Dimosthenis Karakatsoulis ◽  
Dimitrios Kalles ◽  
Michalis Xenos
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Preparatory Course

Wiki as a Tool of Choice for Students’ Team Assignments

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Živana Komlenov ◽  
Zoran Budimac ◽  
Zoran Putnik ◽  
Mirjana Ivanović
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Science Studies ◽  
Team Formation ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
First Year ◽  
Joint Work ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Team Projects ◽  
Collaborative Activities

This paper presents the results of the empirical research based on the experiences in using wiki as means of introducing collaborative activities in two different courses at the same time – an introductory eBusiness course for the first-year students, as well as the course in software engineering for students at the last year of Computer Science studies. Comparing and contrasting the results accomplished by these two groups of students offer interesting insights in how wiki as a tool can contribute both to the efficiency of the assignment solving process and the transparency and fairness of teamwork evaluation. Students’ opinions and feelings emerging during the work on wiki assignments and in respect to the evaluation of their joint work were also investigated. Finally, attention was paid also to the effect of the applied team formation mechanisms on the final results of team projects.

FEEDBACK METHOD IN LECTURER-STUDENT INTERACTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 442
Author(s):  
Natalya Prokofyeva ◽  
Oksana Zavjalova ◽  
Viktorija Boltunova
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Feedback Method ◽  
Student Relationship

The learning process at any stage involves direct interaction between the lecturer and students. The article discusses the lecturer-student relationship as one of the factors that influences the teaching process and improvement of learning materials on the example of the study course “Computer Science”. The study aims at using the results of the survey, as well as student tests as a feedback method to improve the quality of the presentation of new material to first-year students considering the basic knowledge of obtained secondary education. The article discusses two methods of feedback: survey and testing. Survey is considered a method with high efficiency of obtaining information, a possibility of organising mass surveys, an ability to accurately process student survey results. Testing is viewed as a method to identify the level of knowledge and skills, as well as the abilities and other qualities of the educator to meet certain standards by analysing the ways, in which a student performs a number of special tasks. Both methods perfectly complement each other and provide an opportunity to more objectively analyse the learning situation. The article presents the results of the study on the example of the study course “Computer Science” for three academic years, describes changes in the structure of the course, as well as changes in the conduction of practical classes within the course, which improved student performance.

scholarly journals “Little language” project modules

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
JOHN CLEMENTS ◽  
KATHI FISLER
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Programming Languages ◽  
Programming Language ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Science Departments

AbstractMany computer science departments are debating the role of programming languages in the curriculum. These discussions often question the relevance and appeal of programming-languages content for today's students. In our experience, domain-specific, “little languages” projects provide a compelling illustration of the importance of programming-language concepts. This paper describes projects that prototype mainstream applications such as PowerPoint, TurboTax, and animation scripting. We have used these exercises as modules in non-programming languages courses, including courses for first year students. Such modules both encourage students to study linguistic topics in more depth and provide linguistic perspective to students who might not otherwise be exposed to the area.

scholarly journals Using a Personalized Learning Style and Google Classroom Technology to Bridge the Knowledge Gap on Computer Science

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Zhanat Kopeyev ◽  
Akan Mubarakov ◽  
Jaroslav Kultan ◽  
Gaukhar Aimicheva ◽  
Yessenkeldy Tuyakov
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Process Design ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Classroom Technology ◽  
First Year ◽  
Knowledge Gap ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Differentiated Learning ◽  
Different Levels

The article is devoted to the challenge of bridging the knowledge gap on computer science in context of the Kazakhstani education. The authors discuss the main reasons of gap in knowledge on computer science at first-year students and suggest suitable teaching to solve the indicated challenge. The considered teaching is based on the principle of continuity to teaching which provide correlation between various levels of education and improving the effectiveness of teaching. The different levels of the students’ learning outcomes on computer science is considered as one of the most important cause of the investigated challenge. For this reason, the authors investigate the educational process design and the differentiated learning methodology using the Google Classroom technology aimed to the bridging knowledge gap in computer science.

scholarly journals Inventive Thinking 21st Century Skills Among Preparatory Course Science Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-170
Author(s):  
Punia Turiman ◽  
Kamisah Osman ◽  
Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
First Year ◽  
Science Students ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
School Location ◽  
Preparatory Course

Inventive thinking is one of the constructs in 21st century skills. The 21st century skills are the skills needed by future workforce in the new global economy that driven by knowledge, technology and innovation. Inventive thinking comprises of six elements which are flexibility, self-regulation, curiosity, creativity, risk taking and higher order thinking. This study aimed to measure the level of inventive thinking among preparatory course science students at two MARA colleges. Besides, this study has also examined the effect of gender and previous school location on the level of inventive thinking. This quantitative approach study employed 21st century skills instrument. Total of 240 respondents of first year students that attended to these colleges have answered the questionnaires. Findings revealed that the levels of all subconstructs in inventive thinking were high except for creativity that revealed a moderate level. Meanwhile, there were no effects of gender and former school location on the levels of inventive thinking. However, these findings have given insight that the level of creativity should be enhanced. Science students should master all subconstructs in inventive thinking in order to become great innovators who can contribute to the nation’s prosperity.

scholarly journals Leveraging Escape Room Popularity to Provide First-Year Students with an Introduction to Engineering Information

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Walsh ◽  
Michelle Spence
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Engineering Information ◽  
The University

Incoming first-year engineering students at the University of Toronto often have difficulty navigating the library and its resources. Orientation activities at the Engineering & Computer Science Library are designed to introduce students to the library in an informal and entertaining way. In 2017, as a result of dropping interest in previous years' orientation activities, librarians at the Engineering & Computer Science Library collaborated with instructors and staff in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering to develop an orientation activity grounded in curriculum and based on the popular escape room game. Core library services and engineering resources were used to build a challenging program that introduced students to basic, but essential, research skills. Voluntary student participation in the game exceeded previous years' participation and all expectations of the game designers.

Keselarasan Personaliti dengan Pemilihan Program Sains Komputer dan Teknologi Maklumat

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azura Ishak ◽  
Masura Rahmat ◽  
Shahrina Shahrani ◽  
Noor Faridatul Ainun Zainal ◽  
Rohizah Abd Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Information Science ◽  
First Year ◽  
Directed Search ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Program Selection ◽  
Personality Pattern ◽  
Personality Patterns

This study discusses personality patterns of the students from computer science and information technology programs, personality congruence level in determining the selection of computer science and information technology’s program, factors of program selections in computer science and information technology and correlations between those factors and personality congruence level. The participants were 154 of first year students from 2012/2013 batch from Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FTSM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The instrument used for this research is a set of online questionnaire (Self-Directed Search (SDS) – Form Easily, a translated version from Amla, (1984) and factor of program selections (Norlia Melawi, 2000). Iachan Congruence Index has been used to measure personality congruence degree. The results demonstrate that student personality pattern, SKI produces low congruence degree, meaning that the factors of program selection are weak, thus not reflecting the present program student had assigned with (what they get). However, program selections are done based on their own preferences and interests, also influenced by other factors such as environment, rewards and family. Despite that, all the factors are not related with their congruence personality degree. 

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