Assessing the Value of Computer Science Course Material Repositories

Enriching Information Technology Course Materials by Using Youtube

10.31227/osf.io/u7mjw ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leon Andretti Abdillah

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Computer Science ◽

Social Technology ◽

Field Of Study ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Course Materials ◽

The World ◽

Course Material ◽

Computer Science Faculty

IT offers some benefits and collaborations in various sectors. This research focuses on exploring highereducation subjects via social technology, YouTube. YouTube is the world largest video based contentsapplication in the world. Current learning materials are not only in text and images, but included videocontents. This research enriching students learning materials may involving YouTube as learning sources. The study observed 118 sophomore students in computer science faculty. The results show that,involving YouTube in enriching students course material able to create conductive learning environment. This strategy increases students’ understanding in their field of study.

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How to Eliminate Cheating from an Introductory Computer Programming Course

International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools ◽

10.21585/ijcses.v1i4.13 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 25-34

Author(s):

Jacob Sukhodolsky

Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Computer Programming ◽

Large Degree ◽

Considerable Time ◽

Suggested Approach ◽

Grading Policy ◽

Administrative Punishment ◽

Course Material ◽

Introductory Computer Programming ◽

Complicated Task

The problem of Computer Science studentsâ€™ cheating in their homework assignments so far has been handled mainly through administrative punishment of the cheaters. The success of such an approach depends to a large degree on the ability of the instructor to recognize the fact of cheating, which is a complicated task. With a large number of students taking the course, identifying the cheaters sometimes requires considerable time. The author of this paper suggests a method of solving the cheating problem by changing the course grading policy. The suggested approach emphasizes the importance of regular checking of studentsâ€™ understanding the course material.

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