Enhancing feedback messages for debugging runtime errors in an Introductory Java programming course (SIGCSE TS 2023 - ACM Student Research Competition)

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Nigel Newby, Claire Zhang, Jacob Chidawaya, Madelyn Dempsey

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SIGCSE TS 2023 ACM Student Research Competition

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Thu 16 Mar 2023 13:45 - 17:00 at Exhibit Hall G - Student Research Competition Posters Chair(s): Ashish Aggarwal, Mohammed Seyam
Fri 17 Mar 2023 15:45 - 16:03 at 803 - SRC Finals - Undergraduate Students Chair(s): Ashish Aggarwal, Mohammed Seyam

Abstract

Learning how to program is an essential skill, but many students struggle with debugging errors in their code due to inadequate compiler error messages. To better understand students’ errors while working on programming assignments, we automatically collect snapshots of students’ code after a period of inactivity. We ran the snapshot codes to extract all potential errors. We developed a Feedback Tool to provide customized responses for runtime errors extracted from the snapshots. We used a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the feedback tool and found that as the semester progressed, more students used the feedback tool. The survey also revealed that around 40% of the respondents found the tool useful.

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https://doi.org/10.1145/3545947.3573281

Nigel Newby

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Claire Zhang

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Jacob Chidawaya

University of Pennsylvania

United States

Madelyn Dempsey

University of Pennsylvania

United States

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Thu 16 Mar
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13:45 - 17:00	Student Research Competition PostersACM Student Research Competition at Exhibit Hall G Chair(s): Ashish Aggarwal University of Florida, Mohammed Seyam Virginia Tech

13:45 3h15m Poster		Malware Classification and Detection using Quantum Neural Network (QNN)Online ACM Student Research Competition Md Jobair Hossain Faruk Kennesaw State University DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		Exploring the Influence of Hour of Code on Students’ CS Interest and PerceptionsIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Jessica Yauney Brigham Young University DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		CodeVisions: Static Code Analysis for Creating Education- Oriented ApplicationsOnlineGlobal ACM Student Research Competition Zeyad Ahmed Assiut University, Mostafa Mohammed Assiut Uniersity DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		A Framework to Develop Automatic Speech Recognition for Low Resource LanguagesIn-PersonGlobal ACM Student Research Competition Nardos Alemu Simmons University, Chelsea Hua Simmons University, Phuc H. Le Fulbright University Vietnam, Khoi P. N. Nguyen Fulbright University Vietnam, Melat Ali Simmons University, Nanette Veilleux Simmons University DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Understanding the Challenges of Addressing the Digital Divide through Telecentres: A Case Study of the Constituency Innovation Hub in Rural KenyaOnlineGlobal ACM Student Research Competition Cynthia Oguna Northumbria University DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Demystifying Complex Algorithms Through Interactive VisualizationsIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Nkemdi Anyiam Texas A&M University DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		A General Concept Inventory for Introductory Computer Science - a Work in ProgressIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Brennan Denzel Boston College, Maíra Marques Samary DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Intersectional Data Analysis of Gun Violence in Boston: Teaching Data Activism to Mitigate Systemic OppressionIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Zeynep Yalcin Wellesley College, Raechel Walker MIT Media Lab, Cynthia Breazeal Massachusetts Institute of Technology DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Promoting AI Literacy for the PublicOnlineGlobal ACM Student Research Competition Maria Kasinidou Open University of Cyprus DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Exploring AI Techniques on Game of Thrones: Hand of the KingIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Andrea Morris Florida Southern College DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		OP-CLUStR: An Observation Protocol for Cooperative Learning Using Structured RolesIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Morgan Fong University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Visualizations and Filtering to Help People Find their PathIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Yesugen Baatartogtokh Smith College, Irene Foster Smith College DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		Employing Knowledge Distillation To Create Light-Weight Lane Detection Machine Learning Models for Low-Cost Computing EnvironmentsIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Leann Mendoza Northeastern University DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		Building Curricular Supports Through Undergraduate Teaching Assistants to Scale Individualized Instruction in CS1In-Person ACM Student Research Competition Megan Englert University of Delaware DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		Point or Time: Motivating Quality Coding SubmissionsIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Liia Butler University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Multi-Agent System Perception with Stereovision∗Online ACM Student Research Competition Grace Vincent Fayetteville State University, Ethan Patten Fayetteville State University, Gabriel Leo Ohmes Fayetteville State University DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Automatic Labeling of Insect Legs for DeepLabCut Using Computer Vision TechniquesIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Ilana-Mahmea Siegel Northeastern University DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		Leveraging Emotional Learning and Programming Process Data to Promote Positive Learning Environments in Computing Education Through Help Giving and Help Seeking Interventions In-Person ACM Student Research Competition Carla De Lira Washington State University, Pullman DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Diagrammatic Question Framework: Studying Effectiveness in First-Year Computing CoursesIn-PersonGlobal ACM Student Research Competition Lauren Himbeault University of Manitoba DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Teaching an Intersectional Data Analysis on Affirmative ActionIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Olivia Dias MIT, Raechel Walker MIT Media Lab, Cynthia Breazeal Massachusetts Institute of Technology DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Does Musical Context Improve Computational Thinking Skills?In-PersonK12 ACM Student Research Competition Harsh Padhye University of Virginia, Rachel Gibson University of Virginia, Glen Bull University of Virginia, N. Rich Nguyen University of Virginia DOI
13:45 3h15m Talk		Enhancing feedback messages for debugging runtime errors in an Introductory Java programming courseIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Nigel Newby University of Pennsylvania, Claire Zhang University of Pennsylvania, Jacob Chidawaya University of Pennsylvania, Madelyn Dempsey University of Pennsylvania DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		How Do Students Envision Good Programmers? Investigating CS1 Students' Perceptions of Professional ProgrammersIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Yaurie Hwang Northwestern University, Elise Lee Northwestern University DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Systemic Justice Capstone Project: Enabling Students to Mitigate Systemic Oppression Through Data ActivismIn-PersonK12 ACM Student Research Competition Raechel Wallker MIT DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Affective Reporting: Improving Student Programming Self-assessments in CS0In-Person ACM Student Research Competition Ally Limke North Carolina State University DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		Improving the Educational Efficacy of Beginner-friendly Cybersecurity CompetitionsIn-PersonK12 ACM Student Research Competition Skyler Austen University of Central Arkansas, Stephen Addison University of Central Arkansas DOI
13:45 3h15m Poster		The Creation, Use, and Impact of Block-Based Programming CurriculumIn-PersonK12 ACM Student Research Competition Janvi Nandwani University of North Carolina at Charlotte DOI

Fri 17 Mar
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15:45 - 17:00	SRC Finals - Undergraduate StudentsACM Student Research Competition at 803 Chair(s): Ashish Aggarwal University of Florida, Mohammed Seyam Virginia Tech

15:45 18m Talk		Enhancing feedback messages for debugging runtime errors in an Introductory Java programming courseIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Nigel Newby University of Pennsylvania, Claire Zhang University of Pennsylvania, Jacob Chidawaya University of Pennsylvania, Madelyn Dempsey University of Pennsylvania DOI
16:03 18m Talk		A General Concept Inventory for Introductory Computer Science - a Work in ProgressIn-Person ACM Student Research Competition Brennan Denzel Boston College, Maíra Marques Samary DOI
16:22 18m Talk		A Framework to Develop Automatic Speech Recognition for Low Resource LanguagesIn-PersonGlobal ACM Student Research Competition Nardos Alemu Simmons University, Chelsea Hua Simmons University, Phuc H. Le Fulbright University Vietnam, Khoi P. N. Nguyen Fulbright University Vietnam, Melat Ali Simmons University, Nanette Veilleux Simmons University DOI
16:41 18m Talk		Building Curricular Supports Through Undergraduate Teaching Assistants to Scale Individualized Instruction in CS1In-Person ACM Student Research Competition Megan Englert University of Delaware DOI