Using a Virtual Computing Lab to Teach Programming at a Distance

Hackett, Phil; Wermelinger, Michel; Kear, Karen and Douce, Chris (2023). Using a Virtual Computing Lab to Teach Programming at a Distance. In: Proceedings of 7th Conference on Computing Education Practice (CEP '23), 6 Jan 2023, Durham, UK, ACM, pp. 5–8.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3573260.3573262

Abstract

This paper discusses a pilot research project, which investigated the use of online collaborative IDEs (Integrated development environments) during a first-year computing degree course. The IDEs used can be described as virtual computing labs because they replicate some of the actions possible in physical computing labs. Students were supported by a tutor with real-time help and feedback provided, whilst they were programming, without being collocated. The use of two different platforms is considered with the benefits and drawbacks discussed. Students and tutors indicated that they would like to use a virtual computing lab approach in the future.

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