WebToTeach: an interactive focused programming exercise system

Author

Arnow, David ; Barshay, Oleg

Author_Institution

Dept. of Comput. & Inf. Sci., Brooklyn Coll., NY, USA

Volume

1

fYear

1999

fDate

10-13 Nov. 1999

Abstract

In this paper, we describe a web-based interactive programming exercise system, aimed in part at addressing the retention crisis in computer science education. The system is based on automatic program-checking software. It is designed to be easy for students and faculty to use, to support a wide variety of programming exercises, and to encourage sharing of exercises among faculty. The system is immediately available to anyone with web access with no arrangements needed. Special features such as roster maintenance can be arranged with a minimum of effort.

Keywords

computer science education; distance learning; information resources; interactive systems; programming; WebToTeach; automatic program-checking software; computer science education; distance learning; interactive focused programming exercise system; learning technologies; roster maintenance; self-paced learning; student retention; Bridges; Computer science; Computer science education; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Educational technology; Feedback; Problem-solving; Programming profession; Technology planning;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1999. FIE '99. 29th Annual

Conference_Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

ISSN

0190-5848

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5643-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1999.839303

Filename

839303