Insights from an expert in academic integrity, computer science and higher education
Insights from an expert in academic integrity, computer science and higher education
Our research into contract cheating now includes more than 18,000 examples of attempts by students to cheat. One aspect we wanted to explore is to answer the often asked questions about the monetary sides to contract cheating. Who really profits? This talk explores the commercial aspects associated with contract cheating, including examples from the diverse …
I’m currently attending ITiCSE 2013 which is one of the world’s major conferences looking at Computer Science Education. One of the major changes being discussed related to the planned changes in the way that Computing is taught in schools within the UK. Simon Peyton Jones (of Haskell fame) delivered a keynote address about his work …
Reviewing The Way That Computing Is Taught At School Read More »
Here is the video version of a presentation for the ICAS 2013 workshop. I’m unable to attend this workshop in person as I’m attending ITiCSE 2013 at the same time, however one of my colleagues will provide the presentation at the workshop on my behalf. The presentation looks at applying the growing research area of …
This video presentation explores the methods that I’ve been using with my undergraduate students to help them to gain a practical understanding of research methods and to become prepared to use research within their final year project. The presentation is part of the current Higher Education Academy project on Innovation In The Assessment Of Social …
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As part of my responsibility for the BSc Computer Science course at Birmingham City University, I get the opportunity to review a lot of Personal Statements submitted by students looking to join the course. I spoke to students at Solihull College about how to best present themselves for successfully university entry and the slides are …
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