Title :
WebToTeach: an interactive focused programming exercise system
Author :
Arnow, David ; Barshay, Oleg
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. & Inf. Sci., Brooklyn Coll., NY, USA
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;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1999. FIE '99. 29th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5643-8
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1999.839303
