ERIC Number: EJ916180
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0018-9359
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Enhancing Learning in Introductory Computer Science Courses through SCALE: An Empirical Study
Verginis, I.; Gogoulou, A.; Gouli, E.; Boubouka, M.; Grigoriadou, M.
IEEE Transactions on Education, v54 n1 p1-13 Feb 2011
The work presented in this paper aims to support and promote the learning process in introductory computer science courses through the Web-based, adaptive, activity-oriented learning environment known as Supporting Collaboration and Adaptation in a Learning Environment (SCALE). The environment engages students actively in the learning process and supports them with multiple informative and tutoring feedback components. The exploitation of appropriately developed educational material, which was provided through SCALE, showed that SCALE can be a valuable tool for supporting the learning process in introductory computer science courses. (Contains 10 tables and 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Computer Science Education, Undergraduate Students, Learning, Web Based Instruction, Virtual Classrooms, Tutoring, Feedback (Response), Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Instructional Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Greece (Athens)
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