This research paper explores to what extent large language models (LLMs) can generate line-by-line explanations of code examples used in intro-to-programming courses such as CS1 (Computer Science) and CS2. While it is known that LLMs can generate ...

Teaching Computer Science (CS) by having students write programs by hand on paper has key pedagogical advantages: It allows focused learning and requires careful thinking compared to the use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) with intelligent ...

Teacher isolation, where only one teacher at a school is teaching a particular subject, has been reported as one of the biggest challenges for computer science (CS) teachers in the US. However, the extent of CS teacher isolation has not been documented ...

Educators should provide access to all students with inclusive and equitable computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) learning outcomes. Yet access to CS and CT is not always available for students with disabilities. This qualitative cross-...

Traditional evaluation of students' learning primarily relies on assessing learning outcomes through either summative or formative assessment methods. In these approaches, the primary emphasis is on the students' learning outcome, rather than the ...

Lack of diversity is a major challenge in CS education. One way to broaden participation and increase student success is the adoption of equitable pedagogical and grading practices. Lack of evaluation of such practices within the context of undergraduate ...

External help resources are frequently used by novice programmers solving classwork in undergraduate computing courses. Traditionally, these tools consisted of web-based resources such as tutorial websites and Q&A forums. With the rise of AI code-...

Undergraduate research experiences have a demonstrated impact on computer science students, however scaling these experiences with growing enrollments can be difficult. Creating experiences tailored to the diverse research fields within computer science ...

SQL stands as the foundational language for data analysis and manipulation, playing a pivotal role in the database learning process. Proficiency in SQL is essential for students seeking to excel in data-related fields. However, the conventional ...

In this Birds of a Feather (BoF) session, we aim to foster a safe and open environment that allows CS education (CSEd) graduate students to share about their graduate experiences and learn from each other about graduate school, conducting research, and ...

As part of a graduate topics course in Computer Science Education, computer science students on project teams were assigned to investigate an undergraduate CS course. Each team examined course materials, interviewed the faculty member teaching the course,...

While the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged higher education to be more flexible, there is now growing uncertainty regarding the usefulness of flexibility as students return to in-person classes, particularly in fast-paced, rigorous fields such as Computer ...

To address the challenges of running exams in large enrollment CS courses, we set up and operated an in-person testing center at a minority serving institution. We have run the testing center for two quarters, proctoring over 6,000 exams for eight CS ...

Today's computational devices are overwhelmingly wireless. To realize wireless communication, today's devices use a grab bag of protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G/5G, LoRa, NFC, etc.) and no one universal standard has emerged. This diversity presents a ripe ...

Background : Proof Blocks is a software tool that enables students to construct proofs by assembling prewritten lines and gives them automated feedback. Prior research has shown that students learn as much from an activity where they use Proof Blocks as ...

Ensuring the fairness of machine learning (ML) systems for individuals with disabilities is crucial. Proactive measures are required to identify and mitigate biases in data and models, thereby preventing potential harm or bias against people with ...

As the prominence of Large Language Models (LLMs) grows in various sectors, their potential in education warrants exploration. In this study, we investigate the feasibility of employing GPT-3.5 from OpenAI, as an LLM teaching assistant (TA) or a virtual ...

Few instructors include accessibility in computing education curriculum despite its importance in the computing field. Prior work on accessibility and CS education vary on what accessibility knowledge is appropriate for future computing professionals and ...

We describe a new introductory CS curriculum for middle schools that focuses on teaching CS concepts using the instructions and rules for playing simple, physical games. We deliberately avoid the use of technology and, in particular, programming, and we ...

Computer Science (CS) courses classified as Career Technical Education (CTE) make up over half of all CS courses offered in high schools in California as of the 2018-2019 school year and are eligible for funding through CTE grants. There has been a ...