Using IF-AT cards to engage students in reading and understanding CS course materials

Cruz Izu; Ana Luna

doi:10.1109/EDUNINE48860.2020.9149484

Using IF-AT cards to engage students in reading and understanding CS course materials

Cruz Izu, Ana Luna

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Abstract

With the abundance of content materials online, the role of traditional lectures as the main vehicle to deliver course content is being questioned by both teachers and students. Active learning is seen as the solution to increase engagement and learning during class time. In particular, posting multiple choice questions (MCQ) is a popular technique to both capture student attention and revise and fix possible misconceptions.This paper reports on the experience of using IF-AT cards to revise course content in a Computer Science course. This type of quiz differs from other in-class MCQ approaches such as clickers in that students work in groups, and that they must continue to discuss a question until they find the correct answer. The collaborative aspects of IF-AT cards and the development of questions that support peer instruction are explored within a level II course teaching Computer Organization.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference
Subtitle of host publication	The challenges of education in engineering, computing and technology without exclusions: innovation in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0
Editors	Claudio da Rocha Brito, Melany M. Ciampi
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-7281-6638-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE48860.2020.9149484
State	Published - 1 Mar 2020
Event	EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The Challenges of Education in Engineering, Computing and Technology without Exclusions: Innovation in the Era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, Proceedings - Duration: 1 Mar 2020 → …

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Conference	EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The Challenges of Education in Engineering, Computing and Technology without Exclusions: Innovation in the Era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, Proceedings
Period	1/03/20 → …

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Active learning
feedback
peer instruction

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Izu, C., & Luna, A. (2020). Using IF-AT cards to engage students in reading and understanding CS course materials. In C. da Rocha Brito, & M. M. Ciampi (Eds.), EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The challenges of education in engineering, computing and technology without exclusions: innovation in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 Article 9149484 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE48860.2020.9149484

Izu, Cruz ; Luna, Ana. / Using IF-AT cards to engage students in reading and understanding CS course materials. EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The challenges of education in engineering, computing and technology without exclusions: innovation in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. editor / Claudio da Rocha Brito ; Melany M. Ciampi. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2020.

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Izu, C & Luna, A 2020, Using IF-AT cards to engage students in reading and understanding CS course materials. in C da Rocha Brito & MM Ciampi (eds), EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The challenges of education in engineering, computing and technology without exclusions: innovation in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0., 9149484, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., EDUNINE 2020 - 4th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The Challenges of Education in Engineering, Computing and Technology without Exclusions: Innovation in the Era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, Proceedings, 1/03/20. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE48860.2020.9149484

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