Student perceptions of automated marking and feedback system in computing

Ajit, S. and Dodds, J. (2016) 

Student perceptions of automated marking and feedback system in computing. 

Poster presented to:Higher Education Academy Annual STEM Conference 2016: Inspire to Succeed: Transforming Teaching and Learning in STEM, 

East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, 

28-29 January 2016.

Introduction

The recent National Student Survey results once again (for over 10 years now) revealed low scores for assessment and feedback for taught courses in Higher Education. In this research project, we analysed and evaluated the effectiveness of improving a student’s learning experience using an automated marking and feedback system with a view to replace human marking of formative course assessments within computing. Can automated marking of formative assessments be used to enhance a student’s learning experience?

To see the poster go to https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/sites/default/files/downloads/ajit_dodds-urbn-student_perceptions.pdf 

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teaching and learning in computing journal papers

Kariyawasam K., A., Turner S., Hill G. (2012) "Is it Visual? The importance of a Problem Solving Module within a Computing course", Computer Education, Volume 10, Issue 166, May 2012, pp. 5-7, ISSN: 1672-5913.


Summary slides shown below

Shanghai visual is_it

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Hill G., Turner S. (2012) "Referencing within Code in Software Engineering Education!", Computer Education, Volume 10, Issue 166, May 2012, pp. 1-4, ISSN: 1672-5913.

Abstract: Traditionally computer sciences courses will assess software code. It is common and accepted good practice (as in written reports) to reference other sources of appropriate material. However there appears to be no explicit method, recommendation or advice to computer science tutors and students on a referencing approach. This paper aims to stimulate discussion from peers involved in software engineering education. By discussing the apparent lack of "referencing within code" advice to students and proposing suggestions for appropriate solutions.




If there are others recently in the school on teaching and learning please send me the details: scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk