User interface computation as a contextualized approach for introductory computing instruction

Authors:
Jeffrey Steven La Marche
Affiliations:
University of Colorado Boulder, Bouler, CO, USA
Venue:
Proceedings of the ninth annual international ACM conference on International computing education research
Year:
2013

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Abstract

Contextual methods of instruction have many benefits for creating interest, providing relevance, and increasing engagement in computer science courses. These benefits can lower failure rates, improve retention, increase student self-efficacy regarding programming, and increase positive views about computer science. My doctoral research involves developing the curricula for and assessing the learning outcomes of a novel contextual teaching and learning method called User Interface Computation, which may offer benefits similar to media computation and provide another effective context for computing instruction.