Designing for deeper learning in a blended computer science course for middle school students - Grover, Shuchi; Pea, Roy; Cooper, Stephen (Computer science education, 2015)
Keywords: Achievement Gains; Algorithms; Assessments; Attitude Change; Blended; Blended Learning; Computation; computational thinking; Computer Attitudes; Computer Science Education; Curriculum Design; deeper learning; design-based research; Factor Analysis; FACTS; Instructional Effectiveness; Interviews; Introductory Courses; K-12 CS curriculum; Learning; middle school computer science; Middle School Students; Mixed Methods Research; Multivariate Analysis; Outcomes of Education; pedagogical content knowledge; perceptions of computing; preparation for future learning; Pretests Posttests; Programming; Student Attitudes; Students; transfer; Transfer of Training