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An integrated approach to teaching introductory programming
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 11:28 authored by Pullan, W, Steve DrewSteve Drew, Tucker, SJava Programming Laboratory (JPL) is a cloud based, integrated learning environment used for teaching introductory Java programming at Griffith University, Australia. JPL incorporates a number of features found in other successful programming learning environments and builds upon them with a range of innovative features. Learning to program is a threshold concept area for ICT students and success in this endeavour is paramount for student progression and retention. JPL provides a database that tracks individual students’ successes and progression through scaffolded programming exercises and assessment items and gives students immediate feedback on their use of programming language syntax and correctness of problem solutions. A data querying and visualisation facility allows analysis of the database to provide real-time performance indicators from the overall course / problem level down to the individual student / specific problem level. Programming instructors and curriculum designers will find that this facility allows a responsive approach to student engagement, assistance and progression; as well as course problem tuning in a just-in-time manner.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on e-Learning and e-Technologies in Education (ICEEE)Editors
IEEEPagination
81-86ISBN
9781467350945Department/School
DVC - EducationPublisher
IEEEPlace of publication
USAEvent title
Second International Conference on e-Learning and e-Technologies in Education (ICEEE)Event Venue
Lodz, PolandDate of Event (Start Date)
2013-09-23Date of Event (End Date)
2013-09-25Rights statement
Copyright 2013 IEEERepository Status
- Restricted