Mass production of individual feedback

We describe a system to improve the quality of feedback provided to an Introductory Programming course. The system uses web technology to create a graphical tool that the tutors can use to produce student-friendly feedback. It was used during the first semester in Autumn 2002. Analysis of exam results show that there was a statistically significant improvement and student surveys showed that they enjoyed using the system. Categories and Subject Descriptors Classroom Management, Web-based Techniques (online system to manage all students assignments and feedback) General Terms Management, Design, Experimentation, Human Factors. Keywords Education, Introductory Programming, web-based feedback.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: PPPJ
• Authors: David Heaney, Charlie Daly
• Keywords: Introductory Programming, Introductory Programming Course, PPPJ 2003, Software Engineering, Student-friendly Feedback