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Direct linkZhao, Dan; Muntean, Cristina Hava; Chis, Adriana E.; Rozinaj, Gregor; Muntean, Gabriel-Miro – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2022
Contributions: This article presents a large-scale study which investigates students' reaction to game-based learning as part of programming courses. The study focuses on knowledge acquisition, learner experience, and game usability. Background: Despite the rapid growth of the information and communication technologies (ICTs) sector, the lack of…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Student Experience, Knowledge Level, College Students
Zebel-Al Tareq; Raja Jamilah Raja Yusof – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2024
Contribution: A problem-solving approach (PSA) model derived from major computational thinking (CT) concepts. This model can be utilized to formulate solutions for different algorithmic problems and translate them into effective active learning methods. Background: Different teaching approaches for programming are widely available; however, being…
Descriptors: Models, Problem Solving, Computation, Thinking Skills
Lopez-Fernandez, Daniel; Gordillo, Aldo; Perez, Jennifer; Tovar, Edmundo – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2023
Contribution: This article analyzes the learning and motivational impact of teacher-authored educational video games on computer science education and compares its effectiveness in both face-to-face and online (remote) formats. This work presents comparative data and findings obtained from 217 students who played the game in a face-to-face format…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Game Based Learning, Online Courses, In Person Learning
Call, Tristan; Fox, Erik; Sprint, Gina – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2021
Contribution: Research has shown that computer science (CS) students who start programming assignments (PAs) early generally receive higher grades. This article presents and evaluates a gamification approach that utilizes software engineering tools to motivate CS students to start and finish PAs earlier. Background: CS can be difficult to learn…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Software, Engineering, Computer Science Education
Lopez-Fernandez, Daniel; Gordillo, Aldo; Alarcon, Pedro P.; Tovar, Edmundo – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2021
Contribution: This article provides evidence on the effectiveness of game-based learning (GBL) for computer science education when using educational video games created by teachers using authoring tools. Background: Although teacher-oriented authoring tools for creating educational video games can help overcome the main barriers hampering the use…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Educational Games, Video Games, Computer Science Education
Fraire, Juan A.; Duran, Juan E. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2021
Contribution: In a context where hands-on courses are biased toward specific technologies, a novel creativity-provoking instructional approach for networking undergraduate courses is successfully applied following action research principles and active and creative learning techniques. Background: Extensive engineering-oriented networking courses…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods
