Analyzing relationships between closed labs and course activities in CS1

Closed laboratories are becoming an increasingly popular approach to teaching introductory computer science courses. However, as observed in [1], “Considering the prevalence of closed labs and the fact that they have been in place in CS curricula for more than a decade, there is little published evidence assessing their effectiveness.” In this paper, we report on how students’ performance in closed laboratories relates to their performances on a placement exam, homework assignments, course exams, and how it relates to their self-reported attitudes towards our CS1 course. This analysis provides insights to help us improve the

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ITICSE
• Authors: Leen-Kiat Soh, Ashok Samal, Suzette Person, Gwen Nugent, Jeff Lang
• Keywords: Closed Laboratories, Closed Labs, ITICSE 2005, Little Published Evidence