Research trends in student response systems: a literature review
In recent years, the use of student response systems (SRS, also known as clickers) in the classroom setting has increased considerably, and researchers have developed a growing interest in their effect on learning and student engagement. This review analyses trends in SRS research by providing a brief history of SRS technology and usage as well as a detailed review of research in this field. In addition, this review focuses on the pedagogical implications of SRSs for education and analyses common criticisms of this emerging educational technology. Finally, research identifying common trends in SRS development is compiled and areas for future research are identified. The outcome of this leads to an understanding of best practices for this technology in a university setting.
Video-based assessment in computer science distance education
This paper reports on an exploratory case study that explored the potential for using video-based assessment in an Australian distance education institution, using a video-based assessment task and post-intervention survey. Thirty-seven students taking a computer science course completed video-based assessments relating to course relevant content and participated in the survey, which collected data on their perceptions and experiences of the assessment task. Overall, the participants' responses were positive and indicated that video-based assessment is likely to be suitable for use in computer science distance education at this institution. Findings are likely to be of interest to similar institutions considering the adoption of video-based assessment methods.
Using a Video-Based Critique Process to Support Studio Pedagogies in Distance Education - A Tool and Pilot Study
Studio courses have become a key way in which professional skills, especially those involving collaboration and design, are taught in many fields, including computer science. Studios typically involve students working on a design problem, periodically presenting their work for critique, and critiquing the work of other students or groups. They support productive inquiry, as well as teamwork, communication, and reflection. However, although studios have become an important mode of instruction for on-campus students, they have not typically been offered for online or distance education students. In this paper we describe a studio critique process that is designed to work asynchronously, using short videos, and a tool that we have built to support it. We also describe qualitative observations from a pilot study, in which video-based critiques were used at a university whose students predominantly study online rather than on-campus.