Improving Computational Thinking with Coding in Cloud

Computer Science 40 is currently our gateway course to computer science, and computational thinking. Unfortunately, it has also been one with a historically low student success. In Fall ’16 we are moving CSci 40 into the DISCOVERe tablet program to make the technology needed to learn to code more readily available to all students. This project facilitates the changes needed to the course to take full advantage from knowing students will have devices for coding in every class. Developing class coding activities and quizzes, along with peer reviewed coding activities will greatly enhance student engagement and enable improved learning outcomes. Data will be collected from this offering, and used to guide further enhancements.