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Learning Teamwork Skills in University Programming Courses
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Sancho-Thomas, Pilar; Fuentes-Fernandez, Ruben; Fernandez-Manjon, Baltasar – Computers & Education, 2009
University courses about computer programming usually seek to provide students not only with technical knowledge, but also with the skills required to work in real-life software projects. Nowadays, the development of software applications requires the coordinated efforts of the members of one or more teams. Therefore, it is important for software…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Dropout Rate, Computer Assisted Instruction, Problem Based Learning
Active, Collaborative and Case-Based Learning with Computer-Based Case Scenarios.
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Ward, Robert – Computers & Education, 1998
Discusses ideas and observations about the development, use, and pedagogy of computer-based case scenarios. Outlines two large computer-based case scenarios written to help students develop their skills and knowledge in business information systems. Considers factors in the design of computer-based case scenarios and related activities that might…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Business Education, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Computer Assisted Instruction
"Graphical" Jogthrough: Expert Based Methodology for User Interface Evaluation, Applied in the Case of an Educational Simulation Interface.
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Demetriadis, Stavros; Karoulis, Athanasios; Pombortsis, Andreas – Computers & Education, 1999
Describes the use of "Graphical" Jogthrough method for evaluating the user-interface design of the Network Simulator, an educational simulation program that enables users to virtually build a computer network, install hardware and software components, make necessary settings, and test the functionality of the network. Presents evaluation results…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
Preparing Malaysian Vocational and Technology Teachers To Integrate Computer Technology in Teaching Vocational and Technology Subjects.
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Bakar, Ab. Rahim bin; Mohamed, Shamsiah – Computers & Education, 1998
A Malaysian study investigating the preparedness of vocational and technology teachers to integrate computer technology found that teachers were not knowledgeable about computers or computer software and thought they were not skillful in using spreadsheets, word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and programming software. Most…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases