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COED: Cybersecurity Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sai Sushmitha Sudha; SaiSuma Sudha; Ahmad Y. Javaid, The University of Toledo; Xiaoli Yang

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Paper ID #39751Examining the Impact of Early Cybersecurity Education in the Selectionof Cybersecurity as a Career among High School Senior and UniversityFreshmen StudentsSai Sushmitha SudhaSaiSuma SudhaDr. Ahmad Y. Javaid, The University of Toledo Ahmad Y. Javaid received his B.Tech. (Hons.) Degree in Computer Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 2008. He received his Ph.D. degree from The University of Toledo in 2015 along with the prestigious University Fellowship Award. Previously, he worked for two years as a Scientist Fellow in the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. He joined the

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Gay Bernadette Stewart

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. SUCCESSbrings together people, programs, knowledge, and resources to provide CS education and career counselingto students in these middle schools. RPPs are a novel method that uses research in local educational contextsto increase access to CS in areas that typically lack necessary resources. The SUCESS RPP is creating aCS course sequence that satisfies a West Virginia (WV) middle school career exploration requirement andsupports districts in implementing CS education in their schools, thereby expanding CS opportunities forrural students. Core RPP members are West Virginia University (WVU) Center for Excellence in STEMEducation (CE-STEM), West Virginia University Beckley campus (WVU-B), the Raleigh County SchoolDistrict, the West Virginia Department

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COED: AI and ML Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shatha Jawad, National University; Ronald P. Uhlig, National University; Pradip Peter Dey; Mohammad N. Amin, National University; Bhaskar Sinha, National University

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Engineering and Computing at National University in San Diego, California. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Artificial Intelligence in Academia to Help Students Choose Their Engineering ProgramAbstractIt is important to find an area of focus that is related to a career path that aligns with engineeringstudents’ abilities, technical background, and long-term goals. Due to the array of availablespecializations in industry categories, selecting the best fit for their interests is a big challenge forengineering students. For example, the computer science category includes informationtechnology, programming languages, software engineering, networks, etc. Most

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COED: Skills for Moving from Computing Student to Professional

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Field, Morgan State University; Steven J. Fuller; Edward Dillon, Morgan State University

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pursue career opportunities at this company and related prominent companies in tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Surveying the Importance of Integrating Technical Interviews into Computer Science Curriculums and Increasing Awareness in the AcademyAbstractTechnical interviews are undeniably a vital element when it comes to the successful employmentof new grads and can be attributed to the disparity of employment of computer science (CS)majors. Due to a variety of factors, the preparation and the general importance of technicalinterviews tend not to be emphasized in many CS curricula and academic institutions at large.For this reason, many CS majors are unfamiliar with the technical

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valerie A. Carr, San Jose State University; Jennifer Avena, San Jose State University; David Schuster, San Jose State University; Wendy Lee, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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minor in Applied Computing for Behavioral and Social Sciences (ACBSS), and is a co-advisor for the minor. Additionally, she teaches the first course in the minor series, which covers the application of Python to current social science topics, as well as the use of programming in careers such as data analysis, user experience research, and econometrics.Jennifer Avena, San Jose State UniversityDavid Schuster, San Jose State UniversityWendy Lee, San Jose State UniversityDr. Belle Wei, San Jose State University Belle Wei is Carolyn Guidry Chair in Engineering Education and Innovative Learning at San JosA©˜ State University (SJSU). Previous roles include: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at California State

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COED: Skills for Moving from Computing Student to Professional

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Dillon, Morgan State University; Abigail Dina; Mariah McMichael; Theodore Wimberly Jr.; Lauren Brown; Krystal L. Williams, University of Georgia

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. He has also con- ducted a Faculty in Residency at Google during the summer of 2018 to learn more about this company’s culture, practices, and to understand the expectations for candidates (e.g. aspiring CS majors) who pursue career opportunities at this company and related prominent companies in tech.Abigail DinaMariah McMichaelTheodore Wimberly Jr.Lauren Brown Lauren Brown is a Morgan State University Research Assistant majoring in Computer Science.Krystal L. Williams, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exposing Early CS Majors to Technical Interview Practices in the Form of Group-Based Whiteboard Problem Solving ActivitiesAbstract:Upon degree

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COED: Spotlight on Diverse Learners

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Dillon, Morgan State University; Theodore Wimberly Jr.; Mariah McMichael; Lauren Brown, Morgan State University; Abigail Dina; Krystal L. Williams, University of Georgia

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for funding by NSF. He has also con- ducted a Faculty in Residency at Google during the summer of 2018 to learn more about this company’s culture, practices, and to understand the expectations for candidates (e.g. aspiring CS majors) who pursue career opportunities at this company and related prominent companies in tech.Theodore Wimberly Jr.Mariah McMichaelMiss Lauren Brown, Morgan State University Lauren Brown is a Morgan State University Research Assistant majoring in Computer Science.Abigail DinaKrystal L. Williams, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Examining Psychological and Social Factors that Impact the Experiences and Representation of Black Women in

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The Best of Computers in Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jayma Koval, Georgia Institute of Technology; Diley Hernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tom McKlin; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rafael A. Arce-Nazario; Joseph Carroll-Miranda; Isaris Rebeca Quinones Perez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; Lilliana Marrero-Solis; Jason Freeman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Taneisha Lee Brown; Pascua Padro; Stephen Garrett; Analia E. Rao; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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computing and included sample questions such as asking to what extent studentsagree that “I’m certain I can understand the ideas taught in computing courses.” These itemswere modified from the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire [39]. We adapted theitems to specifically ask students about their beliefs related to computing and used the same 5-point Likert scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree) as Matthews [40].Intent to Persist: Items for this construct measured students’ intent to persist, interest in computerscience careers, and perceived relevance of computer science to future/future time and content.These items asked students to what extent they were interested in taking more computer scienceclasses, interested in computer

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COED: Spotlight on Diverse Learners

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel A. Tillman, University of Texas, El Paso; Wei Yan, Texas A&M University; Song An, University of Texas, El Paso; Jeffrey Liew, Texas A&M University; Kien H. Lim; Lisa Garbrecht, University of Texas, Austin; Philip B. Yasskin

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Hispanics graduatefrom high school prepared to begin a STEM degree program or career [3][4]. This project aimsto overcome Hispanic students’ barriers by improving both cognitive and socio-emotionaloutcomes and enhance students’ informal learning communities by: (1) increasing participants’interest and engagement with mathematics and geometry specifically, (2) increasing participants’productive dispositions toward STEM subjects, and (3) enhancing the culture and broadeningparticipation in students’ informal learning communities. The after-school activities will bemodeled on the Math Circles which are a nationally recognized outreach program which allowsteenagers to investigate interesting and fun math concepts through inquiry-based learning underthe

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COED: AI and ML Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Adam Niemirowski, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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). Students provided consent to have their course performance and surveyresults be used for research purposes. Their responses to the pre-course and post-course surveyswere anonymized. Table 3. Survey (O = Open, K = Knowledge, S = Skills, A = Attitudes, L = List, P = Post-Course Open)O1 In your own words, describe machine learningO2 In your own words, describe the limitations of machine learningO3 In your own words, provide specific examples of how machine learning will likely impact your career in the next 10 yearsK1 I can describe at least one ML applicationK2 I understand the main steps to implement at least one ML applicationK3 I understand what distinguishes ML from traditional mathematical approachesK4

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COED: Cybersecurity Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoli Yang; Ahmad Y. Javaid, The University of Toledo; SaiSuma Sudha; Sai Sushmitha Sudha

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without any physicalequipment. Establishing a virtualized learning environment is an effective approach forcybersecurity teaching [5]. The use of game-based learning in cybersecurity camps can be aneffective way to introduce students to key topics in cybersecurity [6]. As technology becomes morepervasive, helping students understand the importance of cybersecurity in their careers is crucialfor preparing them for the demands of the modern workforce[7]. A cybersecurity awarenessprogram that utilizes a game-like learning environment can be an effective way to engage studentsand promote cybersecurity best practices [8].Goal and ObjectiveThis project aims to expand high school students’ knowledge about cybersecurity. Therefore, weoffered a free

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COED: Skills for Moving from Computing Student to Professional

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Jill Lunn, Florida International University; Veon Brewster, Florida International University

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Mass Communica- tions from the University of South Florida and her B.S. in Global Strategic Communications from FIU. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Virtual Interview Training: Perceptions and Performance using Digital Hiring ManagersAbstractInterviewing for a job can be an intimidating experience for students and recent graduates. Manyindividuals may feel unprepared for their first interview and uncertain about what they could beasked. Having confidence and strong interview skills is very important for professionaldevelopment and career attainment. In this work, we describe a web-based platform designed toprovide experiential learning and interview practice for

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COED Programming Education 1: Students, Motivation, and Mastery

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kwansun Cho, University of Florida; Sung Je Bang; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Code.org, only 53% of public high schools teachfundamental computer science topics, and only 37 states implemented at least five policies tomake computer science a mandatory part of their education systems at K-12 space [15]. Such alack in high schools may create a void or lack of interest in studying programming for collegestudents [16]. While some CS-major students had extensive programming and computingknowledge, others, such as non-CS-major students, may have never been exposed to the same[17]. Considering this limitation and void, many universities began offering programmingcourses to students in a computer science program as well as students who are not part of any oftheir computer science programs to meet future career options demand [18

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COED: Cybersecurity Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud K. Quweider, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Liyu Zhang, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hansheng Lei

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introducethe certificate objectives and goals and integrate them within class lectures and lab modules.CompTIA certifications align with IT infrastructure and cybersecurity career paths. It has four ITcertification levels: Core, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Professional. Network+ and Security+are considered Core; Linux+ and Cloud+ are considered Infrastructure. The Cybersecurity levelincludes Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+, PenTest+, and CompTIA CASP which areintermediate/advanced certifications. Table 1. Cyber Security Vendor-Neutral Certifications Certificate Name • CompTIA Network+ • CompTIA Security

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca Napolitano; Wesley F. Reinhart, Pennsylvania State University

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efforts and their success.Keywords: data science education; contextualized learning; modular course materials; workforcedevelopmentIntroduction The integration of digital literacy and data has grown exponentially over the last 15 years [1-2] tothe point where the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projected careers in Computer Science (CS) fields werethe fastest growing [3]. A more recent study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, andMedicine conducted in 2018 [4] emphasized the crucial requirement for the improvement of data scienceskills. This is noteworthy, considering that North American high schools have experienced a 20-yeardecline in computer concept opportunities [5]. Students entering college between 2036-2040 are

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COED: Computing in K-12 / Early Childhood Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Safia A. Malallah, Kansas State University; Lior Shamir, Kansas State University; William Henry Hsu, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Salah Alfailakawi, Kansas State University

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slow its inclusion into this field of study. This paper proposes the Dataying framework to teach data science concepts to young children ages 4–7 years old. The framework development included identifying K–12 data science elements and then validating element suitability for young students. Six cycled steps were identified: identifying a problem, questioning, imagining and planning, collecting, analyzing, and story sharing. This paper also presents examples of data decision problems and demonstrates use of a proposed Insight- Detective method with a plan worksheet for Dataying.IntroductionThe expected growth of data science careers worldwide over the next ten years means thatstudents of all ages

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COED: Online and Remote Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University; David L. Batts, East Carolina University

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University. His career experiences include industrial consulting and managing an outreach center. His research interests include Distance education qual ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Introduction In the Fall of 2021, many universities attempted to return to a semblance of normalcyafter a year and a half of COVID restrictions. This seemed an appropriate time to survey distanceeducation students about their experience, and how COVID impacted their decisions about theireducation. An online survey was sent to all currently enrolled distance education students (591students in all) in the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology program at East CarolinaUniversity (ECU). In addition to several

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COED Modulus Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martha Cervantes, Johns Hopkins University ; Raphael Norman-Tenazas; Adam Goertz; Erik C. Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; William Roberts Gray-Roncal

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Paper ID #39981A SwarmAI Testbed for Workforce Development and Collaborative,Interdisciplinary ResearchMartha Cervantes, Johns Hopkins University Martha Cervantes is a Mechanical Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labora- tory where she works in mechanical design and integration of robotic systems. Additionally, Martha is the project manger of the CIRCUIT Program at JHU/APL, which connects and mentors students from trailblazing backgrounds to STEM careers through science and engineering projects. Martha received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and she is currently

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COED: Student Perspectives of Instructional and Advising Approaches

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahbub K. Ahmed, P.E., Southern Arkansas University; Kendra J. Ahmed, Southern Arkansas University

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betterequipped to determine their academic and career goals and how they will need to work toachieve them. In advising sessions, faculty can suggest minor degrees, internships, and additionalspecialized skills which can help students in reaching their career goals. Additionally, studentscan get tips and advice on many common problems students face like study skills, timemanagement skills, and communication skills. Moreover, professors may be able to suggest on-campus resources that students can take advantage of, like counseling, tutoring, financial aid, anddisability accommodations. For professors to be able to provide students the one-on-one timeneeded for this support in an advising session, the advising process needs to be as automated

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COED Programming Education 2: Instructional Approaches

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Morrison, University of Notre Dame

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courses, as well as a preview for future course material. Because these courses are pre-requisite for most CS courses in academic curricula, reinforcing the importance of the conceptsthey have learned - and tying them to future concepts - is critical for setting students up forsuccess. We present Stevie Wonder’s use of synthesizers, drum figures, ostinato, and cadentialprogression in Superstition as a form of “musical computer programming”. These comparisonsprovide introductory students insights into advanced computing concepts, including machinelearning algorithms, hardware side-channel attacks, and the importance and career benefits ofdiversifying computing skills at several levels of abstraction.KeywordsLevels of Abstraction, Metaphors

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COED: AI and ML Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhao Sun, Hampton University; Laura Camila Peralta; Myles Anthony Ragins; Niara Renee Chaney

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the IBM AI Course, an intensive course that uses many resources, like videos or/andslides, to teach the student the different complex subjects surrounding AI. Summer REU atStanford University was a program hosted to introduce 9 undergraduate students from HamptonUniversity and the University of New Mexico to robotics and machine learning. During thisprogram, we participated in research guided by graduate students and career-building activitiesguided by an advisement counselor. We were given the opportunity to tour multiple lab facilitiesin the area and network. Personally, the program gave me a whole new perspective on AI/ML androbotics.”Feedback #3: “By taking the course and the continuing REU program at Stanford University, I aminspired to

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COED Programming Education 2: Instructional Approaches

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Umer Farooq; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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problem-solving and critical thinking, developing an understanding ofwriting unambiguous instructions and understanding syntax and semantics [3-5]. Most studentstry to overcome these challenges using additional help [6, 7], which could involve more practiceopportunities, watching YouTube or online materials, or taking guidance from the instructionalteam or peers. However, such additional help could easily require more effort and time. Priorstudies suggest that not mitigating the challenges could result in developing a dislike for thecourse, dropping or withdrawing from the course, or leaving a career trajectory that involvesprogramming or intrinsically hard concepts[8, 9].Over the years, many efforts have been reported emphasizing the importance

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COED Modulus Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston, Downtown

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thehighest job fatality rate were structural iron and steel workers, roofers, and electrical power-lineinstallers and repairers [3]. These data indicate that, Fall is still a major safety issue both on thejob and outside of worksite. Students and trainees will be the future worksite safety leaders therefore they need to have indepth knowledge about Fall related safety, hazard identifications, and mitigation. A Fall safetytraining conducted by VR simulation can save a lot of money to do it in house [4]. It is veryimportant for the students to get training by VR simulation before joining to work force andstarting their careers. This work used VR simulation and analysis of Fall safety inspection andprevention which is a common hazard in industries

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The Best of Computers in Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Rukangu, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; Kyle Johnsen, University of Georgia

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projects can foster the inclusion of students with learning disabilities (Daniela and Lytras, 2019; Nanou and Karampatzakis, 2022). In the case of tertiary education, industrial-scale robots are used to prepare students for careers in industry by emphasizing aspects such as hardware, software, and human-machine interfaces (Nagai, 2001; Brell-Çokcan and Braumann, 2013). However, industrial-scale robots are expensive to purchase. In addition, there is usually some oversight over their usage due to time-sharing and to prevent damage, which prevents "free-play" by students. Some solutions to this include the use of miniature robots and the use of online labs (Mallik and Kapila, 2020; Stein and Lédeczi, 2021). Though these reduce the cost of the setups

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COED: Grading Systems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liia Butler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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course. • RQ1: How do students perceive a time-restricted lab submission policy versus a point-restricted lab submission policy? • RQ2: How do these policies affect when students work on assignments and on students’ submission of bug-free code?2 Background and Related WorkMany in computing education are calling for more instruction on testing 7 . There have been anumber of approaches taken to address this need in the CS curriculum. Approaches taken toaddress this need include better tool support for teaching testing 8 , web-based tutorials 9 andgames 10 , and a vision for a test-driven development (TDD)-centered CS curriculum 11 .Introducing testing concepts early in a student’s programming career (i.e., in CS1) may

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COED: Computing in K-12 / Early Childhood Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Lior Shamir, Kansas State University; William Henry Hsu, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Salah Alfailakawi, Kansas State University

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that prepare early learners to become problem solvers in the computer science and engineering domains, skills that are necessary to meet future industry requirements. To address this gap, this paper proposes a framework and models to help educators identify available CT experiences to incorporate them into their lessons. The framework includes nine pedagogical experiences: (1) Unplugged, (2) Tinkering, (3) Making, (4) Remixing, (5) Robotics+, (6) Engineering, (7) Coding, (8) Dataying, and (9) Artificial Intelligence (AI).IntroductionThe growth of computational careers worldwide means that students of all ages, includingchildren in early childhood, must be consistently exposed to various problem

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COED: Computing in K-12 / Early Childhood Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Khaled Nasser Alsalmi, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

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COED: Spotlight on Diverse Learners

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reymi Then, Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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. His working experience started back in 2002 and over the years he had the opportunity of getting involve in different technological areas, such as: appliance repair, telecommunications and internet, biomedical, design and construction of electronic equipment and education in engineering and technologies. Since 2014, he works as an Engineering Professor and Researcher at the Technological University of Santiago. In addition, he has also been coordinating the engineering faculty as well in the university. Since 2019 he has been a member of the National Research Career, and the GITECI-UTESA Research Group since 2016. He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Council and Reviewer of the UTESA Engineering Journal