Paper Info
Title
Using asynchronous discussions to enhance student participation in CS courses
Abstract
As Computer Science (CS) educators, we are involved in teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses such as database management systems, networking, software development and web development courses. In addition to the traditional classroom environment, we use online and blended teaching methods to enhance student participation and improve the achievement of learning objectives. Typical online supplements to classroom instruction include posting homework, links to external resources, lecture notes and exams online. Asynchronous discussions and synchronous chat sessions provide additional forums outside the classroom for strengthening interaction and enriching the learning experience for students. This paper focuses on how asynchronous discussions can be used to enhance student participation in CS courses; increased participation leads to learning effectiveness, rich involvement with the course content, and student satisfaction.
Year
DOI
Venue
2005
10.1145/1047344.1047393
Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
Keywords
Field
DocType
computer science,software development,curriculum,learning community,student engagement,database management system,web development,learning communities,teaching methods
Web development,Asynchronous communication,Computer science,Knowledge management,Curriculum,Student engagement,Teaching method,Classroom management,Multimedia,Software development,Learning community
Conference
Volume
Issue
ISSN
37
1
0097-8418
ISBN
Citations 
PageRank 
1-58113-997-7
7
1.07
References 
Authors
2
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Bhagyavati1578.66
Stan Kurkovsky218523.01
Christopher C. Whitehead371.41