Learning management systems (LMSs) are established tools in higher education, especially in the field of software engineering (SE). The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic further amplified the utilization of these systems, which necessitated their ...

Version Control Systems (VCS) are increasingly used for software education. However they are often used independently of general-purpose Learning Management Systems (LMS), leading to poor user experiences and data fragmentation. This paper presents a ...

We present Poprawa, a library to help instructors who use alternative grading techniques prepare and securely disseminate progress reports to their students.

Alternative grading techniques such as mastery grading, specifications grading, and "ungrading'...

This article aims to explore the consistency between a few popular generative AI robots in the evaluation of e-learning platforms. The three robots adopted in the study were GPT-4, Sage, and Dragonfly, which were requested to award rating scores to the ...

This paper describes an investigation into the possibility of defining a customized course in Moodle, a popular learning management system. The aim was to define a course independently of Moodle, and to implement the course without making any ...

Web services are more prevalent in the development of educational resources like, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and e-learning. In the current scenario of e-learning platforms, selecting the right course according to the user requirements is a ...

Learning analytics has attracted significant interest for research as well as implementation in education systems. Similar to other analytical approaches to improve underlying processes, the availability of raw data (open-data) of the learning process ...

Testing and test-writing are key skills for software engineers. Yet most CS curricula spend insufficient time on testing, and some studies have even found that graduating CS students enter developer jobs without these skills. We argue that test writing ...

There are lot of interactive environments that encourage the practice of computer programming. Despite their usefulness, these systems are naturally disconnected from the schools' educational environments, forcing teachers and students to alternate ...

The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had an impact on the educational programs of students around the globe. At the same time, it also opened a window of opportunity for them and for their educators. It encouraged instructors to embrace ...

Instructors regularly learn and customize various feature-rich software applications to meet their unique classroom needs. Although instructors often prefer social help from colleagues to navigate this complex and time-consuming learning process, it can ...

The Source Academy is a community-built immersive online environment for learning computing with the book Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP). An interactive version of the textbook is integrated into the system, and the programming ...

In this study, we provide insight into how digital assessment and feedback systems should be designed to promote student-led learning experiences. The study aims to answer the question: How can digital assessment and feedback systems better serve the ...

Previous research disclosed that teachers faced challenges while using different learning management systems during the COVID-19 outbreak. This study investigated teachers' perceptions of Microsoft Teams' functionalities and the extent to which they are ...

In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, e-learning has taken up more space in the didactic discourse. Using a course taught at a German university as a case study, we investigate students’ acceptance and self-perceived learning success with respect to the ...

With the recent surge in online teaching, increasing numbers of instructors are using learning management systems (LMSs) to migrate their courses online and adapt their teaching methods. Given the steep learning curve for these feature-rich software ...

In the world, there is always a need to improve the quality of communication between people who speak different languages. This urgent task constantly requires the search for new ways of teaching the language, which should be based on the creative ...

This study investigated the determinants of students' behavioural intention (BI) to use mobile learning management systems (M-LMS) in a blended distance learning environment. The study was undertaken at the College of Distance Education (CoDE) of the ...

Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) which the Brazilian Ministry of Health has acknowledged an epidemic since 2016. To face such a problem, it is essential to develop and implement educational actions enhanced by information and ...

In 2020 the data about learners is escaping the premises of the learning institutions. The personal information about students and their activity while they interact with Learning Management Systems and Online Learning Tools is in custody of cloud ...