Computational thinking in higher education: A review of the literature

JA Lyon, A J. Magana - Computer Applications in Engineering …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Computational thinking is of growing interest to the science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) education research community. Calls from national agencies look to …

The effects of self-regulated learning support on learners' task performance and cognitive load in computer programing

Y Shin, D Song - Journal of Educational Computing …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This study explores the effect of self-regulated learning support on learners' cognitive load
and problem-solving performance, considering cases from well-structured to ill-structured …

The effects of pre-training types on cognitive load, self-efficacy, and problem-solving in computer programming

J Jung, Y Shin, HJ Chung, M Fanguy - Journal of Computing in Higher …, 2024 - Springer
This study investigated the effects of pre-training types on cognitive load, self-efficacy, and
problem-solving in computer programming. Pre-training was provided to help learners …

The use of engineering model‐building activities to elicit computational thinking: A design‐based research study

JA Lyon, AJ Magana - Journal of Engineering Education, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Computation and computational thinking are of great interest to both
engineering research and teaching communities. Effective learning environments are …

Supporting student reflective practices through modelling-based learning assignments

A Jaiswal, JA Lyon, Y Zhang… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Reflective practice is becoming a more necessary skill across all disciplines and industry
sectors. This study describes the reflective processes capstone engineering students …

An Overview of Computational Modeling and Simulations in Wireless Communication Systems

W Shafik - Computational Modeling and Simulation of Advanced …, 2024 - taylorfrancis.com
Wireless communication systems encompass a diverse array of technologies, including
cellular networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and satellite communication. These systems are integral …

Using Technology to Enhance Learning and Engagement in Engineering.

MD Koretsky, AJ Magana - Advances in Engineering Education, 2019 - ERIC
In this article, we explore how information, communications, and computational technology,
or computer technology for short, influences the way that engineering is taught and learned …

Scaffolded team-based computational modeling and simulation projects for promoting representational competence and regulatory skills

AJ Magana, J Arigye, A Udosen, JA Lyon… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background This study posits that scaffolded team-based computational modeling and
simulation projects can support model-based learning that can result in evidence of …

Providing students with agency to self-scaffold in a computational science and engineering course

C Vieira, AJ Magana, A Roy, M Falk - Journal of Computing in Higher …, 2021 - Springer
This study implements a design-based research approach to design and evaluate different
scaffolding strategies for supporting student learning as well as promoting student agency …

Conceptualising engineering student perceptions of synchronous and asynchronous online learning

M Mohammad Zadeh, LJ Prendergast… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Students' perceptions towards synchronous and asynchronous online delivery modes of
three engineering courses, in a large UK university is conceptualised, inspired by the …