2018 conference paper

Introducing the Computer Science Concept of Variables in Middle School Science Classrooms

Proceedings of the 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education - SIGCSE '18, 906–911.

By: P. Buffum n, K. Ying*, X. Zheng*, K. Boyer*, E. Wiebe n, B. Mott n, D. Blackburn*, J. Lester n

Event: the 49th ACM Technical Symposium

author keywords: Middle school; Computational Thinking; Science classrooms
TL;DR: This position paper makes a case for introducing the concept of variables in the context of middle school science in a way that can benefit students' learning of both computer science and core science content. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 16, 2019

2016 journal article

Collaboration and Gender Equity in Game-Based Learning for Middle School Computer Science

Computing in Science & Engineering, 18(2), 18–28.

By: P. Buffum n, M. Frankosky n, K. Boyer*, E. Wiebe n, B. Mott n & J. Lester n

TL;DR: Evidence is presented that gender differences could dissipate over time within collaborative game-based learning experiences in computer science, and that a collaborative gameplay approach can effectively address this problem at the middle school level. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 conference paper

Leveraging collaboration to improve gender equity in a game-based learning environment for middle school computer science

2015 Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT).

By: P. Buffum n, M. Frankosky n, K. Boyer n, E. Wiebe n, B. Mott n & J. Lester n

TL;DR: Evidence is presented that a collaborative gameplay approach may, over time, compensate for gender differences in experience and lead to equitable learning experiences within game-based learning environments for computer science education. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Mind the Gap: Improving Gender Equity in Game-Based Learning Environments with Learning Companions

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION, AIED 2015, Vol. 9112, pp. 64–73.

By: P. Buffum n, K. Boyer n, E. Wiebe n, B. Mott n & J. Lester n

author keywords: Learning companions; Game-based learning; Gender
TL;DR: A prototype learning companion designed specifically to reduce frustration through the telling of autobiographical stories is developed, suggesting that introducing learning companions can directly contribute to making the benefits of game-based learning equitable for all learners. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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