Programming Training Research Articles

Examination of Preservice Teachers’ Views on Peer Learning

This study aimed to examine the preservice teachers’ views on the process after entering Code.org and block-based programming (Scratch) training programs, which are carried out by the peer learning method. The study group of the research consists of 41 preservice teachers at the Computer Education and Instructional Technologies departments of a state university and took the Special Teaching Methods 2 course in the spring semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. Considering the criteria determined by the researcher, 7 preservice teachers were selected as educators. As students, 34 preservice teachers participated in the study. In this study, a qualitative research method was used to determine the opinions of preservice teachers on the Code.org and Scratch training programs, which are carried out by the peer learning method. As a data collection tool, the opinion form for the Code.org training programs, the structure of opinion determination on the Scratch training programs, and the personal information form were used. The total duration of the study consists of eight weeks. Data from the preservice teachers were collected weekly using data collection tools and a content analysis technique used in the analysis of the data. At the end of the study, the opinions of the preservice teachers on the study conducted with the peer learning method were determined. It can be said that preservice teacher generally has positive views on peer learning and are satisfied with the peer learning method.

Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop for IT Students

Purpose of research. The purpose of research is to present proposals for the development and use of technologies for automatic checking of problem solutions in the process of forming professional competencies of students of IT-directions in the information educational environment. The article analyzes the authors’ experience gained during the development and operation of a distance learning workshop for IT students, which implements the functions of automatic checking of problem solutions in various specialized disciplines. This approach made it possible to increase the effectiveness of teaching both in the process of classroom studies and in the organization of independent work of students.Methods and materials. The article presents the key points of the creation and development of the distance learning workshop, justifies its concept, according to which the learning workshop is an interdisciplinary resource, in which the function of automatic checking of problem solutions is subordinate to the main function of developing and consolidating the skills and abilities of an IT specialist. An approach to organizing automatic checking by testing the program code developed by a student in the process of solving an educational problem is presented, and an extension of this approach is proposed for organizing automatic checking in cases where the solution is not the program code, but, for example, a diagram, model or text document designed in accordance with the regulated rules. The architectural solution and some features of the implementation of the distance learning workshop are justified, its role in the educational process is determined. Results. The results of the use of the learning workshop in the process of teaching various courses are presented. The results of training in programming are the most significant, since this resource has been used for more than 15 years – during this time, extensive experience has been accumulated in its use, the results of training have been analyzed, and some problems have been identified and solved. An example of using the learning workshop in the course “Mathematical Logic and Theory of Algorithms” is presented, in which the implementation of automatic checking of problem solutions required non-standard solutions to refine the learning workshop. An additional useful function of the learning workshop as the means of developing English-language competence is presented.Conclusion. The results of the study show that the technologies of automatic checking of problem solutions and software based on them are an effective way to develop the professional skills of students of IT areas. Surveys of employers of graduates of IT areas allow us to conclude that there is a relationship between the results of students’ work recorded in a distance learning workshop during training, and their success in professional activities after graduation. Many of the graduates continue to use the learning workshop to further develop and train their professional skills – the resource is open.

Modeling The Training Of Future Programmers For Design-Constructor Activities Based On Physics Training

This article presents the development of a methodological model of preparation for the design activity of a bachelor's degree in the specialty "Software Engineering" in the process of teaching physics. As a result of the analysis, scientifically based suggestions and recommendations were made on the identified problems and shortcomings in the teaching of physics and their elimination.

Information and Communication Technologies as a Means of Developing Global Planetary Thinking among Students of Non-Humanitarian Specialties

The aim of our work was to investigate the impact of the use of information and communication technologies on the development of global planetary thinking of future specialists of multiply non-humanitarian specialties (by educational areas of training in economics, tourism and programming). The general scientific methods, developed by the authors’ model of testing with open and closed questions, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical data processing were applied while conducting the current study. The model of diagnostics allows obtaining such results at the stage of the Control Experiment: a Good and Excellent Level of knowledge generally have about 35% of the respondents (quite low). We have developed training courses for the following subjects: Philosophy, Ecology and Environmental Economics with the use of information and communication technologies. Formative Experiment test allows distinguishing that quite a high level of unsatisfactory perception have about 11%. At the stage of the formative experiment, the positive effect of the course implementation became obvious. Approximately 61% of respondents found out Good and Excellent level of knowledge, Level of unsatisfactory perception decrease almost in twice and was about 6% (quite a low). The results of the of the Control Experiment stage allowed determining that the courses of the fundamental, natural sciences and general economic training are built to give students a strong foundation of basic knowledge in each subject, but without proper development of planetary thinking. We consider experimental testing of other effective innovative learning technologies for the development of planetary thinking among future specialists to be the prospect of further research. In addition, there is a need to conduct comparative studies in order to check initial and after-experiment results of planetary thinking concept as one of the central.

Analysis of approaches in teaching the introductory programming course in universities

The importance of the effective study of the initial programming course (CS1), on the one hand, and the need to take into account the requirements for IT professionals today, on the other hand, encourage universities to flexibly change educational components, adjust curricula and disciplines. The relevance of finding approaches that positively affect the effectiveness of learning the basics of programming, due to the complexity of this course for students and the high level of dropout in the first session.The paper analyzes the approaches of foreign universities in teaching the CS1 course. The tendencies of the Ukrainian IT labour market concerning the need for adjustment of the content of the Algorithmization and programming course (Ukrainian analogue CS1) are investigated.It is established that there is no universal solution to the problems associated with teaching the initial programming course in the universities. Important factors that positively affect the success of programming training are the motivation of students, a set of didactic processes and methods, as well as good knowledge of the subject by teachers. To increase the effectiveness of training, researchers propose to change the programming language used in the introductory programming course and to introduce new classes of tasks in the curriculum. The effectiveness of the solutions depends on the regional specifics and traditions of IT education.Considering the ranking of programming languages in demand in Ukraine, the need to establish a relationship between disciplines and specifics of courses, the appropriate scheme of using programming languages are C / C ++ in Algorithmization and programming course (CS1) and then Java / C # in Object-oriented programming course (CS2). Another solution is to collaborate with IT companies and to involve students in writing real programs.

New type of learning environment based on a cross-platform learning model: methodology and testing

The author presents a multi-component practical study of a new type of electronic educational environment on the example of the author’s cross-platform project Langteach-online, aimed at teaching foreign students Russian. A new type of elearning environment will allow you to create online courses without the use of Western learning management systems, such as LMS Moodle, Schoology, and others with the integration of mobile devices that are trained in the learning process in mixed and distance formats. The methodology of this study will allow creating multidisciplinary online courses for teachers without special training in information technology and programming, which is especially relevant in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Russian cross-platform project Langteach-online is used in teaching foreign citizens Russian at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in a number of higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation in order to form a creative professional personality of a foreign graduate. The multi-format of organized tasks and materials (text, video, audio, graphics, presentations) allows us to talk about the possibility of using cross-platform projects of this type not only for teaching practical courses in foreign languages and RFL, but also other disciplines that are taught in schools and higher educational institutions. Training based on this model can be carried out both in blended and distant formats. The system of technical and methodological organization of a cross-platform project has the fexibility to use it inside the personal web resource of a teacher or educational institution.

Visualizing the Future of Collections: How to Make Data Visualization Accessible and Useful for Managing Collections and Museums

Data are vital to collections—from managing their holdings to quantifying their impact. Data visualization can be a powerful asset for collections because it translates complex data into something intuitive. In recent years, data visualization (and dashboards specifically) has gradually been applied in collections for various tasks and audiences. However, this frontier is still new, and there are significant barriers making data visualization inaccessible for most collections, including time and resources, programming experience, training materials, and consistent examples. In this case study, I directly address these barriers by designing a suite of collection management dashboards using the free and user-friendly software Tableau Public and tutorials that explain how to use and customize the them. These resources were finalized with the input from a representative pool of the target audience. Everything is freely available online at http://www.CollVizDashboards.com . As museums continue to evolve, data visualization ought to be accessible to all collections.

The use of cloud computing technology in professional training of future programmers

The article provides a brief analysis of the current state of the study of cloud technologies by future software engineers at foreign and Ukrainian universities. The author experience in the application of cloud technologies in the training of future software engineers in Ukraine is presented. The application of cloud business automation systems, online services to monitor the implementation of the software projects, Google services for collaboration, planning and productivity while studying professional disciplines and carrying out diploma projects is described. Based on the survey conducted at Stackoverflow, the state of application of cloud technologies by software engineers around the world has been analyzed. The cloud technologies that are not studied at the analyzed universities of Ukraine and those that are not popular with software developers in the world, but studied at Ukrainian universities by future software engineers are outlined. Conclusions are made on the modernization of training programs for future software engineers. Topics for the study of cloud technologies by future software engineers in the content of professional disciplines are proposed.

PENDAMPINGAN DAN PELATIHAN PENGUATAN COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SEBAGAI KEMAMPUAN UTAMA ABAD 21

The skills needed in the 21st century are communication, collaborative, creativity innovation, and, critical thinking problem solving. One that is closely related to mindset is critical thinking problem solving. Critical thinking and being able to solve problems means the ability to understand a complex problem, connect information to other information, and finally find the solutions of the problem. This ability is closely related to the field of Information Technology (IT) because this field really needs a structured, coherent mindset, analysis, and computational thinking. This ability is very much needed by the young generation of Indonesia today. The Information Technology of UKDW Faculty (FTI)’s partner, Bopkri I Yogyakarta High School, has the same vision to prepare students to have real and applicable abilities. Students need regular and structured training to achieve these goals. Bopkri I and FTI work together in the form of community service training in strengthening computational thinking by implementing basic programming, advanced programming, and training evaluation.This program was held in 2 major stages., The first stage consists of strengthening computational thinking using basic programming training in general, and the second using advanced programming training in the form of competitive programming and its simulations. Students were given complete material, face-to-face/online knowledge transfer, complete modules, exercises, and direct simulations by some experienced lecturers from FTI UKDW.

Conceptual Framework for Programming Skills Development Based on Microlearning and Automated Source Code Evaluation in Virtual Learning Environment

Understanding how software works and writing a program are currently frequent requirements when hiring employees. The complexity of learning programming often results in educational failures, student frustration and lack of motivation, because different students prefer different learning paths. Although e-learning courses have led to many improvements in the methodology and the supporting technology for more effective programming learning, misunderstanding of programming principles is one of the main reasons for students leaving school early. Universities face a challenging task: how to harmonise students’ education, focusing on advanced knowledge in the development of software applications, with students’ education in cases where writing code is a new skill. The article proposes a conceptual framework focused on the comprehensive training of future programmers using microlearning and automatic evaluation of source codes to achieve immediate feedback for students. This framework is designed to involve students in the software development of virtual learning environment software that will provide their education, thus ensuring the sustainability of the environment in line with modern development trends. The paper’s final part is devoted to verifying the contribution of the presented elements through quantitative research on the introductory parts of the framework. It turned out that although the application of interactive features did not lead to significant measurable progress during the first semester of study, it significantly improved the results of students in subsequent courses focused on advanced programming.

The effectiveness of GitHub cloud services for implementing a programming training project: students’ point of view

In today’s IT industry, it is important to develop the ability of IT students to collaboratively develop software, professional and personal skills. An effective method for developing such skills in future IT specialists is to organize different types of educational projects related to different programming technologies during the execution of mini projects, group and individual project assignments, term papers, academic training within the academic disciplines. The paper summarizes the results of a pedagogical study involving 29 expert students who study Computer Science and Software Engineering and used cloud service for GitHub collaborative IT development projects. The research findings testify, the most effective characteristics of this service, according to experts, identified the possibility of collaborative development of software (i1), the convenience of bug tracking (i3) and the convenience of the code editor (i7). It offers examples and results of using GitHub cloud service in the process of executing educational projects by future IT specialists.

Методы создания автоматизированных средств обучения программированию

The article discusses the issues of automated teaching of programming. Programming is one of the fastest growing and promising industries in the modern world. Based on information from recruitment agencies, there is now a shortage of highly specialized programmers, and it will only increase. Currently, employers have increased requirements for the qualification of programmers. Therefore, teaching programming in courses or advanced training of programmers is especially relevant. Automation makes learning more affordable. The role of automated learning on-line is increasing at this time. The article analyzes the principles of construction and typical elements of existing training courses. And it also analyzes methods of increasing the efficiency automated learning that can be done online. Creating circumstances under which the student received the necessary practical skills is an actual issue with such training. These are the skills of writing and debugging correct code in a programming language in the absence or with minimal presence of a teacher. Checking the code by the teacher, searching for errors and identifying inefficient code is an important point in full-time programming training. At this point, the student receives quick feedback from the teacher. Training tasks should be created so that code validation can be performed automatically. The article suggests changes and additions that will increase the effectiveness of existing automated courses of teaching of programming. The analysis of existing software code verification systems was performed. And the verification methods that are applicable in training were identified. Automatic verification of program code can take learning to a new higher level.

Formation Of Professional Communicative Competence Of Programmers Them In A Competitive Environment

This article describes the formation of professional communicative competence in the training of future engineers and programmers and their preparation for a competitive environment. Suggestions and recommendations for training future engineers-programmers on the basis of the content and quality requirements for training competitive personnel in accordance with the needs of the labor market, improving them on the basis of technological processes, practical application of knowledge, application of modern technologies, teamwork and self-development. At the same time, the concepts of competence, competence, the essence of communicative competence, the rules of communicative ability are described.

An online course mode based on microlecture videos: Using CAD geometric modeling course as an example

AbstractOver recent years, the Internet has become an important teaching tool in universities. However, existing online course modes still have some obvious disadvantages, such as fewer learning restraints, interactions, and atmosphere. To improve online course quality, this article presents an online flip classroom with teacher‐led adaptive learning. The online classroom environment includes community as well as knowledge, learner, and assessment centers. Furthermore, we proposed a remote learning mode that uses theories of cognitive psychology and includes microlectures, class interactions, exercises after class, and programming training. Using CAD geometric modeling course as an example, the method has been applied for three teaching classes with different studying abilities in the spring semester in 2020. Two official network big data assessment methods have shown that the online course mode is better than other course modes. Consequently, our improved online course mode is efficient and popular with students.

Training in Programming using Innovative Means

Training in programming, related to studying algorithms, is challenging for the lecturers. The aim of this paper is to offer options about how to use innovative means in programming by presenting their specifics and to suggest how to limit some of the disadvantages. During synchronous learning, whether conducted in a computer room or online in a virtual classroom, the three standard ways of presenting algorithms can be applied as creating a flowchart for a specific algorithm with Flowgorithm is presented dynamically rather than as a static image, as on the site. With the introduction of Accumulative frame models in programming training, it can be described verbally through a list of invariant frames, which is recommended to be used in the study of algorithms that consist of more than one basic algorithms. This is a fourth way of presenting algorithms, which can be in the form of a table.

Влияние дидактических ВР-программ на учебную мотивацию, психические состояния и креативность у студентов

The use of modern didactic programs in mathematics in virtual reality (VR) requires approbation, proof of efficiency and environmental friendliness. VR properties: the ability to animate (perform actions with objects), interactivity and immersion in the information space are especially important for the training of future engineers, mathematicians and programmers. However, such programs today are still a poorly understood innovation, causing scientific controversy. The purpose of the presented study is to substantiate the effectiveness of didactic VR programs in teaching university students in technical areas, through determining the level of knowledge gained, the impact on the formation of educational motivation and the level of creativity among students in the study of higher mathematics. The methodological basis of the research was made up of the main provisions of the psychology of virtual reality, virtual ontology (V.A. Barabanshchikov, V.V. Selivanov). The assessment of changes in educational motivation was carried out using the methodology of A.A. Rean and V.A. Yakunin (modified by N.Ts. Badmaeva). Diagnostics of the level of creativity was carried out using the Johnson questionnaire, adapted by E.E. Tunic. As a result, it was shown that the students involved in the work with VR programs, at the level of reliable statistical significance, increase the indicators for the parameters of educational motivation, activity and creativity.

Towards Measuring the Impact of Industrial Programming Training on Source Code Quality

Towards Measuring the Impact of Industrial Programming Training on Source Code Quality

Biocuration - mapping resources and needs.

Background: Biocuration involves a variety of teams and individuals across the globe.However, they may not self-identify as biocurators, as they may be unaware of biocuration as a career path or because biocuration is only part of their role. The lack of a clear, up-to-date profile of biocuration creates challenges for organisations like ELIXIR, the ISB and GOBLET to systematically support biocurators and for biocurators themselves to develop their own careers. Therefore, the ELIXIR Training Platform launched an Implementation Study in order to i) identify communities of biocurators, ii) map the type of curation work being done, iii) assess biocuration training, and iv) draw a picture of biocuration career development. Methods: To achieve the goals of the study, we carried out a global survey on the nature of biocuration work, the tools and resources that are used, training that has been received and additional training needs. To examine these topics in more detail we ran workshop-based discussions at ISB Biocuration Conference 2019 and the ELIXIR All Hands Meeting 2019. We also had guided conversations with selected people from the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute. Results: The study illustrates that biocurators have diverse job titles, are highly skilled, perform a variety of activities and use a wide range of tools and resources. The study emphasises the need for training in programming and coding skills, but also highlights the difficulties curators face in terms of career development and community building. Conclusion: Biocurators themselves, as well as organisations like ELIXIR, GOBLET and ISB must work together towards structural change to overcome these difficulties. In this article we discuss recommendations to ensure that biocuration as a role is visible and valued, thereby helping biocurators to proceed with their career.

National Programming Competitions, Team Selection and Training in Hungary

Programming competitions for middle and high school students have a long tradition in Hungary, the first national competition dates back to 1985, and our country has been participating in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) from the very beginning. This paper presents the current situation and challenges of Hungarian nationwide programming contests, national team selection, and training system.

Experimental justification of professional-applied physical training of students-future programmers by fitness

Each profession has its own specifics. Any type of work has various requirements for the level of development. And in this case, we can’t say about physical education and sports. In addition to the general impact of physical culture and sports on the human body, it is important to be aware of the applied orientation of certain sports. Competitive element and increased physical activity, which are integral components of sports, play a significant role in the formation of psychophysical qualities necessary for future professional activity.
 It’s necessary to find such means of physical education and sports that would evenly cover the development of psychophysiological and physical qualities of man and could prevent occupational diseases. It should be a publicly available, highly effective and emotional form of exercise to improve health and increase performance. One of the tools that meets these requirements is fitness and its directions.
 Recently, the problem of development and implementation of programs for professional and applied physical training of students in higher education has received very little attention. Despite the fact that many scientific works have been written on this topic, it still has open questions.This is especially true of professions that have emerged and become popular recently. That's why we turned to the profession of programmer. Trying to use modern means of physical education (in particular, types of fitness), we tried to create a program that would help future programmers in preparing for their professional activities and prevention of occupational diseases.