Effective Learning and Teaching in Computing (Paperback)

Paperback. This book is written for those teaching information and computer sciences in higher education and includes contributions from a wide range of experts in the field, with a broad and international perspective. Grouped into structured sections, it covers: teaching and the support of learning learning activities for computing students developing effective learning environments reflective practice and personal development. Individual chapters cover topics such as: motivating computer students practical development skills groupwork computer-aided assessment skills-based assessment emotional and social aspects of the electronic assessment reducing plagiarism distance learning simulating reality industrial input into curriculum design entrepreneurship improving quality. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in teaching ICT itself, but also for those whose work involves teaching using ICT-based techniques. Written for teachers, lecturers and tutors, this book is the key to understanding the central issues, best practice and new developments in learning and teaching in information and computer sciences in higher education. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…