Thu 16 Mar 2023 11:35 - 12:00 at 701A - Forming and Evaluating Student Groups Chair(s): Zachary Butler
In the context of problem sets in first- and second-year computer science theory courses, we investigate the factors influencing students’ decisions to work individually or in a small group. Through analysis of open-ended survey responses from over 1,300 students, we have gained a more nuanced understanding of these factors. We observed three categories of factors: workload and time management, optimizing learning and assignment marks, and social and affective factors. We identified two modifiers, online learning and previous group experiences, that amplify the impact of factors in the three main categories. We highlight notable student quotations and discuss barriers to group formation.
Thu 16 MarDisplayed time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) change
Thu 16 Mar
Displayed time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) change
10:45 - 12:00 | Forming and Evaluating Student GroupsPapers at 701A Chair(s): Zachary Butler Rochester Institute of Technology | ||
10:45 25mPaper | Evaluating Group Work in (too) Large CS Classes with (too) Few Resources: An Experience ReportIn-Person Papers Joël Porquet-Lupine University of California, Davis, Madison Brigham University of California, Davis DOI | ||
11:10 25mPaper | Inclusive study group formation at scaleMSIIn-Person Papers Sumer Kohli UC Berkeley, Neelesh Ramachandran UC Berkeley, Ana Tudor UC Berkeley, Gloria Tumushabe UC Berkeley, Olivia Hsu Stanford University, Gireeja Ranade UC Berkeley DOI | ||
11:35 25mPaper | Student Perspectives on Optional GroupsIn-PersonGlobal Papers Jonathan Calver University of Toronto, Jennifer Campbell University of Toronto, Michelle Craig University of Toronto DOI | ||