University of Delaware

Boosting student motivation in computer science

University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these ...
mccormick.northwestern.edu

Applying Machine Learning Methods in High-Stakes Settings

Pursuing computer science (CS) was a no-brainer for Zach Wood-Doughty. A third-generation computer science professor following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps, he was hooked at a very early ...
ung.edu

Motivating Students

One theory contrasts implicit and explicit motivation. When we are implicitly motivated, we learn because we find the subject fascinating, because we want to achieve mastery of the subject or because ...

Study uncovers motivation shifts in diverse computer science classrooms

University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women ...
Los Angeles Times

Review: Learning computer science at your own pace: why UC Scout’s AP CSA Course works for independent learners

UC Scout’s AP Computer Science A course stands out for its flexible pacing, interactive learning tools, and strong academic foundation, making it an excellent option for motivated students seeking a ...
The Conversation

Computer science benefits students with learning disabilities – but not always for the long term

Jay Stratte Plasman receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the Institute of Education Sciences. Shaun M. Dougherty does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from ...