@inproceedings{CurzonKalasSchubertetal.2015, author = {Curzon, Paul and Kalas, Ivan and Schubert, Sigrid and Schaper, Niclas and Barnes, Jan and Kennewell, Steve and Br{\"o}ker, Kathrin and Kastens, Uwe and Magenheim, Johannes and Dagiene, Valentina and Stupuriene, Gabriele and Ellis, Jason Brent and Abreu-Ellis, Carla Reis and Grillenberger, Andreas and Romeike, Ralf and Haugsbakken, Halvdan and Jones, Anthony and Lewin, Cathy and McNicol, Sarah and Nelles, Wolfgang and Neugebauer, Jonas and Ohrndorf, Laura and Schaper, Niclas and Schubert, Sigrid and Opel, Simone and Kramer, Matthias and Trommen, Michael and Pottb{\"a}cker, Florian and Ilaghef, Youssef and Passig, David and Tzuriel, David and Kedmi, Ganit Eshel and Saito, Toshinori and Webb, Mary and Weigend, Michael and Bottino, Rosa and Chioccariello, Augusto and Christensen, Rhonda and Knezek, Gerald and Gioko, Anthony Maina and Angondi, Enos Kiforo and Waga, Rosemary and Ohrndorf, Laura and Or-Bach, Rachel and Preston, Christina and Younie, Sarah and Przybylla, Mareen and Romeike, Ralf and Reynolds, Nicholas and Swainston, Andrew and Bendrups, Faye and Sysło, Maciej M. and Kwiatkowska, Anna Beata and Zieris, Holger and Gerstberger, Herbert and M{\"u}ller, Wolfgang and B{\"u}chner, Steffen and Opel, Simone and Schiller, Thomas and Wegner, Christian and Zender, Raphael and Lucke, Ulrike and Diethelm, Ira and Syrbe, J{\"o}rn and Lai, Kwok-Wing and Davis, Niki and Eickelmann, Birgit and Erstad, Ola and Fisser, Petra and Gibson, David and Khaddage, Ferial and Knezek, Gerald and Micheuz, Peter and Kloos, Carlos Delgado}, title = {KEYCIT 2014}, editor = {Brinda, Torsten and Reynolds, Nicholas and Romeike, Ralf and Schwill, Andreas}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-292-6}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-70325}, pages = {438}, year = {2015}, abstract = {In our rapidly changing world it is increasingly important not only to be an expert in a chosen field of study but also to be able to respond to developments, master new approaches to solving problems, and fulfil changing requirements in the modern world and in the job market. In response to these needs key competencies in understanding, developing and using new digital technologies are being brought into focus in school and university programmes. The IFIP TC3 conference "KEYCIT - Key Competences in Informatics and ICT (KEYCIT 2014)" was held at the University of Potsdam in Germany from July 1st to 4th, 2014 and addressed the combination of key competencies, Informatics and ICT in detail. The conference was organized into strands focusing on secondary education, university education and teacher education (organized by IFIP WGs 3.1 and 3.3) and provided a forum to present and to discuss research, case studies, positions, and national perspectives in this field.}, language = {en} } @incollection{KnothKiyKlein2015, author = {Knoth, Alexander Henning and Kiy, Alexander and Klein, M.}, title = {Mobil in und aus Situationen lernen: Erste Erfahrungen zum Studieneinstieg von Studierenden verschiedener Fachrichtungen}, series = {Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI), Proceedings - Series of the Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik}, booktitle = {Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI), Proceedings - Series of the Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik}, number = {247}, publisher = {Gesellschaft fur Informatik e.V.}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {978-3-88579-641-1}, issn = {1617-5468}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, pages = {81 -- 93}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Hosp2015, author = {Hosp, Sven}, title = {Modifizierte Cross-Party Codes zur schnellen Mehrbit-Fehlerkorrektur}, pages = {105}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Wust2015, author = {Wust, Johannes}, title = {Mixed workload managment for in-memory databases}, pages = {VIII, 167}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{FroitzheimBergnerSchroeder2015, author = {Froitzheim, Manuel and Bergner, Nadine and Schroeder, Ulrik}, title = {Android-Workshop zur Vertiefung der Kenntnisse bez{\"u}glich Datenstrukturen und Programmierung in der Studieneingangsphase}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schwill, Andreas}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-80247}, pages = {11 -- 26}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Die Studieneingangsphase stellt f{\"u}r Studierende eine Schl{\"u}sselphase des terti{\"a}ren Ausbildungsabschnitts dar. Fachwissenschaftliches Wissen wird praxisfern vermittelt und die Studierenden k{\"o}nnen die Zusammenh{\"a}nge zwischen den Themenfeldern der verschiedenen Vorlesungen nicht erkennen. Zur Verbesserung der Situation wurde ein Workshop entwickelt, der die Verbindung der Programmierung und der Datenstrukturen vertieft. Dabei wird das Spiel Go-Moku1 als Android-App von den Studierenden selbst{\"a}ndig entwickelt. Die Kombination aus Software (Java, Android-SDK) und Hardware (Tablet-Computer) f{\"u}r ein kleines realistisches Softwareprojekt stellt f{\"u}r die Studierenden eine neue Erfahrung dar.}, language = {de} } @article{ChildsGrimbsSelbig2015, author = {Childs, Dorothee and Grimbs, Sergio and Selbig, Joachim}, title = {Refined elasticity sampling for Monte Carlo-based identification of stabilizing network patterns}, series = {Bioinformatics}, volume = {31}, journal = {Bioinformatics}, number = {12}, publisher = {Oxford Univ. Press}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1367-4803}, doi = {10.1093/bioinformatics/btv243}, pages = {214 -- 220}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Motivation: Structural kinetic modelling (SKM) is a framework to analyse whether a metabolic steady state remains stable under perturbation, without requiring detailed knowledge about individual rate equations. It provides a representation of the system's Jacobian matrix that depends solely on the network structure, steady state measurements, and the elasticities at the steady state. For a measured steady state, stability criteria can be derived by generating a large number of SKMs with randomly sampled elasticities and evaluating the resulting Jacobian matrices. The elasticity space can be analysed statistically in order to detect network positions that contribute significantly to the perturbation response. Here, we extend this approach by examining the kinetic feasibility of the elasticity combinations created during Monte Carlo sampling. Results: Using a set of small example systems, we show that the majority of sampled SKMs would yield negative kinetic parameters if they were translated back into kinetic models. To overcome this problem, a simple criterion is formulated that mitigates such infeasible models. After evaluating the small example pathways, the methodology was used to study two steady states of the neuronal TCA cycle and the intrinsic mechanisms responsible for their stability or instability. The findings of the statistical elasticity analysis confirm that several elasticities are jointly coordinated to control stability and that the main source for potential instabilities are mutations in the enzyme alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase.}, language = {en} } @article{LemckeHaedgeZenderetal.2015, author = {Lemcke, Stefanie and Haedge, Kora and Zender, Raphael and Lucke, Ulrike}, title = {RouteMe: a multilevel pervasive game on mobile ad hoc routing}, series = {Personal and ubiquitous computing}, volume = {19}, journal = {Personal and ubiquitous computing}, number = {3-4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {London}, issn = {1617-4909}, doi = {10.1007/s00779-015-0843-2}, pages = {537 -- 549}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Pervasive educational games have the potential to transfer learning content to real-life experiences beyond lecture rooms, through realizing field trips in an augmented or virtual manner. This article introduces the pervasive educational game "RouteMe" that brings the rather abstract topic of routing in ad hoc networks to real-world environments. The game is designed for university-level courses and supports these courses in a motivating manner to deepen the learning experience. Students slip into the role of either routing nodes or applications with routing demands. On three consecutive levels of difficulty, they get introduced with the game concept, learn the basic routing mechanisms and become aware of the general limitations and functionality of routing nodes. This paper presents the pedagogical and technical game concept as well as findings from an evaluation in a university setting.}, language = {en} } @article{VidelaGuziolowskiEduatietal.2015, author = {Videla, Santiago and Guziolowski, Carito and Eduati, Federica and Thiele, Sven and Gebser, Martin and Nicolas, Jacques and Saez-Rodriguez, Julio and Schaub, Torsten H. and Siegel, Anne}, title = {Learning Boolean logic models of signaling networks with ASP}, series = {Theoretical computer science}, volume = {599}, journal = {Theoretical computer science}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0304-3975}, doi = {10.1016/j.tcs.2014.06.022}, pages = {79 -- 101}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Boolean networks provide a simple yet powerful qualitative modeling approach in systems biology. However, manual identification of logic rules underlying the system being studied is in most cases out of reach. Therefore, automated inference of Boolean logical networks from experimental data is a fundamental question in this field. This paper addresses the problem consisting of learning from a prior knowledge network describing causal interactions and phosphorylation activities at a pseudo-steady state, Boolean logic models of immediate-early response in signaling transduction networks. The underlying optimization problem has been so far addressed through mathematical programming approaches and the use of dedicated genetic algorithms. In a recent work we have shown severe limitations of stochastic approaches in this domain and proposed to use Answer Set Programming (ASP), considering a simpler problem setting. Herein, we extend our previous work in order to consider more realistic biological conditions including numerical datasets, the presence of feedback-loops in the prior knowledge network and the necessity of multi-objective optimization. In order to cope with such extensions, we propose several discretization schemes and elaborate upon our previous ASP encoding. Towards real-world biological data, we evaluate the performance of our approach over in silico numerical datasets based on a real and large-scale prior knowledge network. The correctness of our encoding and discretization schemes are dealt with in Appendices A-B. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Heinze2015, author = {Heinze, Theodor}, title = {Analyse von Patientendaten und Entscheidungsunterst{\"u}tzung in der Telemedizin}, school = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, pages = {173}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @article{EngbringKlar2015, author = {Engbring, Dieter and Klar, Tilman-Mathies}, title = {Medienbildung mit Informatik-Anteilen!?}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schubert, Sigrid and Schwill, Andreas}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-84693}, pages = {125 -- 142}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Auf der Grundlage der Planung, Durchf{\"u}hrung, Evaluation und Revision eines gemeinsamen Seminars von Medienp{\"a}dagogik und Didaktik der Informatik stellen wir in diesem Aufsatz dar, wo die Defizite klassischer Medienbildung in Bezug auf digitale bzw. interaktive Medien liegen und welche Inhalte der Informatik f{\"u}r Studierende aller Lehr{\"a}mter - im allgemeinbildenden Sinne - aus dieser Perspektive relevant erscheinen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FroitzheimBergnerSchroederetal.2015, author = {Froitzheim, Manuel and Bergner, Nadine and Schroeder, Ulrik and Hurtienne, Dominik and Spannagel, Christian and Roderus, Simon and Wienkop, Uwe and Leonhardt, Thiemo and Kwiecien, Alexandra and Schmetz, Arno and Bellgardt, Martin and Naumann, Uwe and Weßels, Doris and Metzger, Christiane and L{\"a}ngrich, Matthias and Schulze, J{\"o}rg and Jakoblew, Marcel and Keil, Reinhard and Winkelnkemper, Felix and Engbring, Dieter and Klar, Tilman-Mathies and Kujath, Bertold and Sch{\"u}tze, Christopher and Fietkau, Julian and Kindsm{\"u}ller, Martin Christof and G{\"o}ttel, Timo and Bergner, Nadine and Taraschewski, Christian and Vosseberg, Karin and Czernik, Sofie and Erb, Ulrike and Vielhaber, Michael and Schlierkamp, Kathrin and Thurner, Veronika and Br{\"o}ker, Kathrin}, title = {HDI 2014 - Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, editor = {Forbrig, Peter and Magenheim, Johannes}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-313-8}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-74920}, pages = {186}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Die Tagung HDI 2014 in Freiburg zur Hochschuldidaktik der Informatik HDI wurde erneut vom Fachbereich Informatik und Ausbildung / Didaktik der Informatik (IAD) in der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e. V. (GI) organisiert. Sie dient den Lehrenden der Informatik in Studieng{\"a}ngen an Hochschulen als Forum der Information und des Austauschs {\"u}ber neue didaktische Ans{\"a}tze und bildungspolitische Themen im Bereich der Hochschulausbildung aus der fachlichen Perspektive der Informatik. Die HDI 2014 ist nun bereits die sechste Ausgabe der HDI. F{\"u}r sie wurde das spezielle Motto „Gestalten und Meistern von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen" gew{\"a}hlt. Damit soll ein besonderes Augenmerk auf die {\"U}berg{\"a}nge von Schule zum Studium, vom Bachelor zum Master, vom Studium zur Promotion oder vom Studium zur Arbeitswelt gelegt werden.}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Kaufmann2015, author = {Kaufmann, Benjamin}, title = {High performance answer set solving}, pages = {182}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @book{PlattnerLeukert2015, author = {Plattner, Hasso and Leukert, Bernd}, title = {The in-memory revolution}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-16672-8}, pages = {275}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This book describes the next generation of business applications enabled by SAP's in-memory database, SAP HANA. In particular, the authors show the substantial changes introduced in S4/HANA by switching to SAP HANA. Using numerous examples and use cases from the authors' wealth of real-world experience, it illustrates the quantum leap in performance made possible by the new technology. The book is written by two of the most prominent actors in the area of business application systems: Hasso Plattner, co-founder of SAP and inaugurator of the Hasso Plattner Institute at the University of Potsdam, and Bernd Leukert, member of the Executive Board and the Global Managing Board of SAP. This clearly structured, highly illustrated book takes an exciting new technology and presents the practicality and success of first mover applications.}, language = {en} } @misc{Kuntzsch2015, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Kuntzsch, Christian}, title = {Konzeption und Implementierung eines multimodalen Campusroutenplaners am Beispiel der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-77467}, school = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, pages = {XIV, 86}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Die regelm{\"a}ßige Navigation durch den Raum geh{\"o}rt f{\"u}r Studenten der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam zum Alltag. Man m{\"o}chte, unabh{\"a}ngig vom Fortbewegungsmittel, schnell und sicher von zu Hause zum H{\"o}rsaal oder Seminargeb{\"a}ude. Eine umfassende Navigationshilfe, die alle Transportmodi verbindet, wird daf{\"u}r verlangt. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit besteht darin, ein Konzept f{\"u}r einen multimodalen Routenplaner zu entwickeln, der es Studenten und G{\"a}sten der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam erm{\"o}glicht, sich zwischen den dezentral gelegenen Campusstandorten zu bewegen - egal ob mit Bus und Bahn, dem Auto, Fahrrad oder zu Fuß. Die Implementierung erfolgt ausschließlich auf Grundlage freier Daten und freier, quelloffener Software (FOSS), die f{\"u}r diesen Zweck aufbereitet werden. Ergebnis ist eine webbasierte Applikation, die {\"u}ber eine Entwicklerschnittstelle (API) in andere Projekte eingebunden werden kann.}, language = {de} } @article{KujathSchuetze2015, author = {Kujath, Bertold and Sch{\"u}tze, Christopher}, title = {Evaluation der Lernwirksamkeit eines Lehrvideos zum informatischen Probleml{\"o}sen}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schubert, Sigrid and Schwill, Andreas}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-84705}, pages = {143 -- 152}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Der folgende Artikel beschreibt die Evaluation eines Lehrvideos zum informatischen Probleml{\"o}sen, welches auf der Grundlage einer Vergleichsstudie mit starken und schwachen Probleml{\"o}sern entwickelt wurde. Beispielhaft wird in dem Film ein F{\"a}rbeproblem durch einen fiktiven Hochleister unter lautem Denken gel{\"o}st, die einzelnen Arbeitsschritte werden abschnittsweise kommentiert und erkl{\"a}rt. Ob dieses Lernkonzept von Studenten akzeptiert wird und sich durch Anschauen des Videos tats{\"a}chlich ein Lerneffekt einstellt, wurde durch eine Befragung und eine erste Vergleichsstudie untersucht.}, language = {de} } @article{FietkauKindsmuellerGoettel2015, author = {Fietkau, Julian and Kindsm{\"u}ller, Martin Christof and G{\"o}ttel, Timo}, title = {Rapid Prototyping von Interaktionskonzepten in der universit{\"a}ren MCI-Lehre}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schubert, Sigrid and Schwill, Andreas}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-84718}, pages = {153 -- 160}, year = {2015}, abstract = {In der Lehre zur MCI (Mensch-Computer-Interaktion) stellt sich immer wieder die Herausforderung, praktische {\"U}bungen mit spannenden Ergebnissen durchzuf{\"u}hren, die sich dennoch nicht in technischen Details verlieren sondern MCI-fokussiert bleiben. Im Lehrmodul „Interaktionsdesign" an der Universit{\"a}t Hamburg werden von Studierenden innerhalb von drei Wochen prototypische Interaktionskonzepte f{\"u}r das Spiel Neverball entworfen und praktisch umgesetzt. Anders als in den meisten Grundlagenkursen zur MCI werden hier nicht Mock-Ups, sondern lauff{\"a}hige Software entwickelt. Um dies innerhalb der Projektzeit zu erm{\"o}glichen, wurde Neverball um eine TCP-basierte Schnittstelle erweitert. So entf{\"a}llt die aufw{\"a}ndige Einarbeitung in den Quellcode des Spiels und die Studierenden k{\"o}nnen sich auf ihre Interaktionsprototypen konzentrieren. Wir beschreiben die Erfahrungen aus der mehrmaligen Durchf{\"u}hrung des Projektes und erl{\"a}utern unser Vorgehen bei der Umsetzung. Die Ergebnisse sollen Lehrende im Bereich MCI unterst{\"u}tzen, {\"a}hnliche praxisorientierte {\"U}bungen mit Ergebnissen „zum Anfassen" zu gestalten.}, language = {de} } @article{BergnerTaraschewskiSchroeder2015, author = {Bergner, Nadine and Taraschewski, Christian and Schroeder, Ulrik}, title = {Beispiel eines Sch{\"u}lerwettbewerbs zum Thema Projektmanagement und App-Programmierung}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schubert, Sigrid and Schwill, Andreas}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-84726}, pages = {161 -- 168}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Es wird ein Informatik-Wettbewerb f{\"u}r Sch{\"u}lerinnen und Sch{\"u}ler der Sekundarstufe II beschrieben, der {\"u}ber mehrere Wochen m{\"o}glichst realit{\"a}tsnah die Arbeitswelt eines Informatikers vorstellt. Im Wettbewerb erarbeiten die Sch{\"u}lerteams eine Android-App und organisieren ihre Entwicklung durch Projektmanagementmethoden, die sich an professionellen, agilen Prozessen orientieren. Im Beitrag werden der theoretische Hintergrund zu Wettbewerben, die organisatorischen und didaktischen Entscheidung, eine erste Evaluation sowie Reflexion und Ausblick dargestellt.}, language = {de} } @article{LewinMcNicol2015, author = {Lewin, Cathy and McNicol, Sarah}, title = {Supporting the Development of 21st Century Skills through ICT}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82672}, pages = {181 -- 198}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The growing impact of globalisation and the development of a 'knowledge society' have led many to argue that 21st century skills are essential for life in twenty-first century society and that ICT is central to their development. This paper describes how 21st century skills, in particular digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration skills, have been conceptualised and embedded in the resources developed for teachers in iTEC, a four-year, European project. The effectiveness of this approach is considered in light of the data collected through the evaluation of the pilots, which considers both the potential benefits of using technology to support the development of 21st century skills, but also the challenges of doing so. Finally, the paper discusses the learning support systems required in order to transform pedagogies and embed 21st century skills. It is argued that support is required in standards and assessment; curriculum and instruction; professional development; and learning environments.}, language = {en} } @article{MagenheimNellesNeugebaueretal.2015, author = {Magenheim, Johannes and Nelles, Wolfgang and Neugebauer, Jonas and Ohrndorf, Laura and Schaper, Niclas and Schubert, Sigrid}, title = {Expert Rating of Competence Levels in Upper Secondary Computer Science Education}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82683}, pages = {199 -- 216}, year = {2015}, abstract = {In the project MoKoM, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) from 2008 to 2012, a test instrument measuring students' competences in computer science was developed. This paper presents the results of an expert rating of the levels of students' competences done for the items of the instrument. At first we will describe the difficulty-relevant features that were used for the evaluation. These were deduced from computer science, psychological and didactical findings and resources. Potentials and desiderata of this research method are discussed further on. Finally we will present our conclusions on the results and give an outlook on further steps.}, language = {en} } @article{OpelKramerTrommenetal.2015, author = {Opel, Simone and Kramer, Matthias and Trommen, Michael and Pottb{\"a}cker, Florian and Ilaghef, Youssef}, title = {BugHunt}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82693}, pages = {217 -- 233}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Competencies related to operating systems and computer security are usually taught systematically. In this paper we present a different approach, in which students have to remove virus-like behaviour on their respective computers, which has been induced by software developed for this purpose. They have to develop appropriate problem-solving strategies and thereby explore essential elements of the operating system. The approach was implemented exemplarily in two computer science courses at a regional general upper secondary school and showed great motivation and interest in the participating students.}, language = {en} } @article{PassigTzurielKedmi2015, author = {Passig, David and Tzuriel, David and Kedmi, Ganit Eshel}, title = {Improving children's Cognitive Modifiability through Mediated Learning and Dynamic Assessment within 3D Immersive Virtual Reality Environment}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82705}, pages = {235 -- 252}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The objectives of this study were to examine (a) the effect of dynamic assessment (DA) in a 3D Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) environment as compared with computerized 2D and noncomputerized (NC) situations on cognitive modifiability, and (b) the transfer effects of these conditions on more difficult problem solving administered two weeks later in a non-computerized environment. A sample of 117 children aged 6:6-9:0 years were randomly assigned into three experimental groups of DA conditions: 3D, 2D, and NC, and one control group (C). All groups received the pre- and post-teaching Analogies subtest of the Cognitive Modifiability Battery (CMB-AN). The experimental groups received a teaching phase in conditions similar to the pre-and post-teaching phases. The findings showed that cognitive modifiability, in a 3D IVR, was distinctively higher than in the two other experimental groups (2D computer group and NC group). It was also found that the 3D group showed significantly higher performance in transfer problems than the 2D and NC groups.}, language = {en} } @article{Saito2015, author = {Saito, Toshinori}, title = {The Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT viewed from Nussbaum's Ten Central Capabilities}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82718}, pages = {253 -- 266}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This article shows a discussion about the key competencies in informatics and ICT viewed from a philosophical foundation presented by Martha Nussbaum, which is known as 'ten central capabilities'. Firstly, the outline of 'The Capability Approach', which has been presented by Amartya Sen and Nussbaum as a theoretical framework of assessing the state of social welfare, will be explained. Secondly, the body of Nussbaum's ten central capabilities and the reason for being applied as the basis of discussion will be shown. Thirdly, the relationship between the concept of 'capability' and 'competency' is to be discussed. After that, the author's assumption of the key competencies in informatics and ICT led from the examination of Nussbaum's ten capabilities will be presented.}, language = {en} } @article{Webb2015, author = {Webb, Mary}, title = {Considerations for the Design of Computing Curricula}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82723}, pages = {267 -- 283}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This paper originated from discussions about the need for important changes in the curriculum for Computing including two focus group meetings at IFIP conferences over the last two years. The paper examines how recent developments in curriculum, together with insights from curriculum thinking in other subject areas, especially mathematics and science, can inform curriculum design for Computing. The analysis presented in the paper provides insights into the complexity of curriculum design as well as identifying important constraints and considerations for the ongoing development of a vision and framework for a Computing curriculum.}, language = {en} } @article{HurtienneSchroederSpannagel2015, author = {Hurtienne, Dominik and Schroeder, Ulrik and Spannagel, Christian}, title = {IT EnGAGES!}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schwill, Andreas and Schubert, Sigrid}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-80258}, pages = {27 -- 43}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Durch den Einsatz von Spielen und Spielelementen in Lernkontexten wird versucht, Lernende zur Besch{\"a}ftigung mit den Lerninhalten zu motivieren. Spielerische Elemente haben allerdings nicht nur positive motivationale Effekte: Sie k{\"o}nnen sich beispielsweise negativ auf die intrinsische Motivation auswirken, und auch nicht jeder Lernende spielt gerne. Um negativen Einfl{\"u}ssen von Gamification entgegenzuwirken, wurde ein Toolkit f{\"u}r adaptierbare Lernumgebungen entwickelt. Damit erzeugte Lernumgebungen erlauben es Studierenden, den Grad der Gamification selbst zu bestimmen, indem Spielelemente an- und abgeschaltet werden. Im Rahmen einer Anf{\"a}ngerprogrammiervorlesung wurden Lernspielaufgaben aus den existierenden, optionalen interaktiven eTests entwickelt und Studierenden als zus{\"a}tzliche Lerngelegenheit angeboten. Eine erste explorative Studie best{\"a}tigt die Vermutung, dass die Akzeptanz des adaptierbaren Lernspiels sehr hoch ist, es aber dennoch Studierende gibt, welche die Lernumgebung ohne Spielelemente durcharbeiten. Somit bietet adaptierbare Gamification verschiedenen Studierenden die M{\"o}glichkeit, sich zus{\"a}tzliche motivationale Anreize durch Zuschalten von Spielelementen zu verschaffen, ohne dabei zum Spielen „gen{\"o}tigt" zu werden.}, language = {de} } @article{RoderusWienkop2015, author = {Roderus, Simon and Wienkop, Uwe}, title = {Verbesserung der Bestehensquoten durch ein Peer Assessment-Pflichtpraktikum}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schwill, Andreas and Schubert, Sigrid}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-80260}, pages = {45 -- 60}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Peer Assessment ist eine Methode, bei der die Teilnehmer eine gestellte Aufgabe nicht nur bearbeiten und einreichen, sondern - in einer zweiten Phase - diese auch gegenseitig {\"u}berpr{\"u}fen, kommentieren und bewerten. Durch diese Methode wird, auch in sehr großen Veranstaltungen, das {\"U}ben mit individuellen Bewertungen und individuellem Feedback m{\"o}glich. Im Wintersemester 2013/14 wurde dieser Ansatz in der Erstsemesterveranstaltung Programmieren an der Technischen Hochschule N{\"u}rnberg mit 340 Studierenden als semesterbegleitendes Online-Pflichtpraktikum erprobt. Bei gleichen Leistungsanforderungen wurde bei Studierenden, die erfolgreich am Praktikum teilnahmen, eine Reduzierung der Durchfallquote um durchschnittlich 60 \% und eine Verbesserung der Durchschnittsnote um 0,6 - 0,9 Notenstufen erzielt. Zudem lernten die teilnehmenden Studierenden kontinuierlicher, bereiteten Lerninhalte besser nach und gelangten zu einer {\"u}berwiegend positiven Einsch{\"a}tzung des Praktikums und der Methode. Im E-Learning System Moodle kann Peer Assessment, mit moderatem Umsetzungs- und Betreuungsaufwand, mit der Workshop-Aktivit{\"a}t realisiert werden. Im Beitrag wird auf die Schl{\"u}sselelemente des erfolgreichen Einsatzes von Peer Assessment eingegangen.}, language = {de} } @article{LeonhardtKwiecienSchmetzetal.2015, author = {Leonhardt, Thiemo and Kwiecien, Alexandra and Schmetz, Arno and Bellgardt, Martin and Naumann, Uwe}, title = {Studienabbruchsquote dauerhaft senken}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schwill, Andreas and Schubert, Sigrid}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-80274}, pages = {61 -- 76}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Es wird ein umfassendes Mentoring Konzept im Studiengang Informatik an der RWTH Aachen vorgestellt, das den {\"U}bergang von der Schule zur Universit{\"a}t unterst{\"u}tzt und gleichzeitig beim Auftreten von Schwierigkeiten im Verlauf des Studiums effiziente und kompetente Beratung bietet. Das Programm erreicht durchg{\"a}ngig hohe Akzeptanzwerte bei den Studierenden trotz verpflichtender Teilnahme im ersten Semester. Die Wirksamkeit des Programms ist durch die zahlreichen einflussgebenden Variablen zwar rein quantitativ kaum messbar, die M{\"o}glichkeit auf organisatorische und fachliche Probleme eines Jahrgangs reagieren zu k{\"o}nnen sowie einen Einblick auf die Gr{\"u}nde f{\"u}r einen Studienabbruch zu bekommen, best{\"a}tigt aber die Notwendigkeit der Maßnahme.}, language = {de} } @article{JakoblewKeilWinkelnkemper2015, author = {Jakoblew, Marcel and Keil, Reinhard and Winkelnkemper, Felix}, title = {Forschendes Lernen durch Semantisches Positionieren}, series = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, volume = {2015}, journal = {HDI 2014 : Gestalten von {\"U}berg{\"a}ngen}, number = {9}, editor = {Schwill, Andreas and Schubert, Sigrid}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-80301}, pages = {109 -- 124}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Der Beitrag stellt das Konzept des Semantischen Positionierens als eine M{\"o}glichkeit vor, Grundformen des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens und elementare Formen der diskursiven Auseinandersetzung zu vermitteln, ohne dass die Studierenden sich inhaltlich an der aktuellen Forschung beteiligen m{\"u}ssten. Die Umsetzung dieses Konzepts im Bachelorstudium der Informatik verdeutlicht, dass mit diesem Ansatz sowohl die Kompetenzen f{\"u}r den {\"U}bergang in den mehr forschungsgetriebenen Masterstudiengang als auch f{\"u}r die berufliche Wissensarbeit erworben werden k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @article{Curzon2015, author = {Curzon, Paul}, title = {Unplugged Computational Thinking for Fun}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82575}, pages = {15 -- 27}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Computational thinking is a fundamental skill set that is learned by studying Informatics and ICT. We argue that its core ideas can be introduced in an inspiring and integrated way to both teachers and students using fun and contextually rich cs4fn 'Computer Science for Fun' stories combined with 'unplugged' activities including games and magic tricks. We also argue that understanding people is an important part of computational thinking. Computational thinking can be fun for everyone when taught in kinaesthetic ways away from technology.}, language = {en} } @article{Kalas2015, author = {Kalas, Ivan}, title = {Programming at Pre-primary and Primary Levels}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82587}, pages = {29 -- 31}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{MagenheimSchubertSchapert2015, author = {Magenheim, Johannes and Schubert, Sigrid and Schapert, Niclas}, title = {Modelling and Measurement of Competencies in Computer Science Education}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82592}, pages = {33 -- 57}, year = {2015}, abstract = {As a result of the Bologna reform of educational systems in Europe the outcome orientation of learning processes, competence-oriented descriptions of the curricula and competence-oriented assessment procedures became standard also in Computer Science Education (CSE). The following keynote addresses important issues of shaping a CSE competence model especially in the area of informatics system comprehension and object-oriented modelling. Objectives and research methodology of the project MoKoM (Modelling and Measurement of Competences in CSE) are explained. Firstly, the CSE competence model was derived based on theoretical concepts and then secondly the model was empirically examined and refined using expert interviews. Furthermore, the paper depicts the development and examination of a competence measurement instrument, which was derived from the competence model. Therefore, the instrument was applied to a large sample of students at the gymnasium's upper class level. Subsequently, efforts to develop a competence level model, based on the retrieved empirical results and on expert ratings are presented. Finally, further demands on research on competence modelling in CSE will be outlined.}, language = {en} } @article{BarnesKennewell2015, author = {Barnes, Jan and Kennewell, Steve}, title = {Teacher Perceptions of Key Competencies in ICT}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82604}, pages = {61 -- 75}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Regardless of what is intended by government curriculum specifications and advised by educational experts, the competencies taught and learned in and out of classrooms can vary considerably. In this paper, we discuss in particular how we can investigate the perceptions that individual teachers have of competencies in ICT, and how these and other factors may influence students' learning. We report case study research which identifies contradictions within the teaching of ICT competencies as an activity system, highlighting issues concerning the object of the curriculum, the roles of the participants and the school cultures. In a particular case, contradictions in the learning objectives between higher order skills and the use of application tools have been resolved by a change in the teacher's perceptions which have not led to changes in other aspects of the activity system. We look forward to further investigation of the effects of these contradictions in other case studies and on forthcoming curriculum change.}, language = {en} } @article{BroekerKastensMagenheim2015, author = {Br{\"o}ker, Kathrin and Kastens, Uwe and Magenheim, Johannes}, title = {Competences of Undergraduate Computer Science Students}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82613}, pages = {77 -- 96}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The paper presents two approaches to the development of a Computer Science Competence Model for the needs of curriculum development and evaluation in Higher Education. A normativetheoretical approach is based on the AKT and ACM/IEEE curriculum and will be used within the recommendations of the German Informatics Society (GI) for the design of CS curricula. An empirically oriented approach refines the categories of the first one with regard to specific subject areas by conducting content analysis on CS curricula of important universities from several countries. The refined model will be used for the needs of students' e-assessment and subsequent affirmative action of the CS departments.}, language = {en} } @article{DagieneStupuriene2015, author = {Dagiene, Valentina and Stupuriene, Gabriele}, title = {Informatics Education based on Solving Attractive Tasks through a Contest}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82626}, pages = {97 -- 115}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The paper discusses the issue of supporting informatics (computer science) education through competitions for lower and upper secondary school students (8-19 years old). Competitions play an important role for learners as a source of inspiration, innovation, and attraction. Running contests in informatics for school students for many years, we have noticed that the students consider the contest experience very engaging and exciting as well as a learning experience. A contest is an excellent instrument to involve students in problem solving activities. An overview of infrastructure and development of an informatics contest from international level to the national one (the Bebras contest on informatics and computer fluency, originated in Lithuania) is presented. The performance of Bebras contests in 23 countries during the last 10 years showed an unexpected and unusually high acceptance by school students and teachers. Many thousands of students participated and got a valuable input in addition to their regular informatics lectures at school. In the paper, the main attention is paid to the developed tasks and analysis of students' task solving results in Lithuania.}, language = {en} } @article{EllisAbreuEllis2015, author = {Ellis, Jason Brent and Abreu-Ellis, Carla Reis}, title = {Student Perspectives of Social Networking use in Higher Education}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82632}, pages = {117 -- 131}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Social networks are currently at the forefront of tools that lend to Personal Learning Environments (PLEs). This study aimed to observe how students perceived PLEs, what they believed were the integral components of social presence when using Facebook as part of a PLE, and to describe student's preferences for types of interactions when using Facebook as part of their PLE. This study used mixed methods to analyze the perceptions of graduate and undergraduate students on the use of social networks, more specifically Facebook as a learning tool. Fifty surveys were returned representing a 65 \% response rate. Survey questions included both closed and open-ended questions. Findings suggested that even though students rated themselves relatively well in having requisite technology skills, and 94 \% of students used Facebook primarily for social use, they were hesitant to migrate these skills to academic use because of concerns of privacy, believing that other platforms could fulfil the same purpose, and by not seeing the validity to use Facebook in establishing social presence. What lies at odds with these beliefs is that when asked to identify strategies in Facebook that enabled social presence to occur in academic work, the majority of students identified strategies in five categories that lead to social presence establishment on Facebook during their coursework.}, language = {en} } @article{GrillenbergerRomeike2015, author = {Grillenberger, Andreas and Romeike, Ralf}, title = {Teaching Data Management}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82648}, pages = {133 -- 150}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Data management is a central topic in computer science as well as in computer science education. Within the last years, this topic is changing tremendously, as its impact on daily life becomes increasingly visible. Nowadays, everyone not only needs to manage data of various kinds, but also continuously generates large amounts of data. In addition, Big Data and data analysis are intensively discussed in public dialogue because of their influences on society. For the understanding of such discussions and for being able to participate in them, fundamental knowledge on data management is necessary. Especially, being aware of the threats accompanying the ability to analyze large amounts of data in nearly real-time becomes increasingly important. This raises the question, which key competencies are necessary for daily dealings with data and data management. In this paper, we will first point out the importance of data management and of Big Data in daily life. On this basis, we will analyze which are the key competencies everyone needs concerning data management to be able to handle data in a proper way in daily life. Afterwards, we will discuss the impact of these changes in data management on computer science education and in particular database education.}, language = {en} } @article{Haugsbakken2015, author = {Haugsbakken, Halvdan}, title = {The Student Learning Ecology}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82659}, pages = {151 -- 169}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Educational research on social media has showed that students use it for socialisation, personal communication, and informal learning. Recent studies have argued that students to some degree use social media to carry out formal schoolwork. This article gives an explorative account on how a small sample of Norwegian high school students use social media to self-organise formal schoolwork. This user pattern can be called a "student learning ecology", which is a user perspective on how participating students gain access to learning resources.}, language = {en} } @article{Jones2015, author = {Jones, Anthony}, title = {ICT Competencies for School Students}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82663}, pages = {171 -- 179}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This paper discusses results from a small-scale research study, together with some recently published research into student perceptions of ICT for learning in schools, to consider relevant skills that do not appear to currently being taught. The paper concludes by raising three issues relating to learning with and through ICT that need to be addressed in school curricula and classroom teaching.}, language = {en} } @article{Weigend2015, author = {Weigend, Michael}, title = {How Things Work}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82814}, pages = {285 -- 298}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Recognizing and defining functionality is a key competence adopted in all kinds of programming projects. This study investigates how far students without specific informatics training are able to identify and verbalize functions and parameters. It presents observations from classroom activities on functional modeling in high school chemistry lessons with altogether 154 students. Finally it discusses the potential of functional modelling to improve the comprehension of scientific content.}, language = {en} } @article{BottinoChioccariello2015, author = {Bottino, Rosa and Chioccariello, Augusto}, title = {Computational Thinking}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82820}, pages = {301 -- 309}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Digital technology has radically changed the way people work in industry, finance, services, media and commerce. Informatics has contributed to the scientific and technological development of our society in general and to the digital revolution in particular. Computational thinking is the term indicating the key ideas of this discipline that might be included in the key competencies underlying the curriculum of compulsory education. The educational potential of informatics has a history dating back to the sixties. In this article, we briefly revisit this history looking for lessons learned. In particular, we focus on experiences of teaching and learning programming. However, computational thinking is more than coding. It is a way of thinking and practicing interactive dynamic modeling with computers. We advocate that learners can practice computational thinking in playful contexts where they can develop personal projects, for example building videogames and/or robots, share and discuss their construction with others. In our view, this approach allows an integration of computational thinking in the K-12 curriculum across disciplines.}, language = {en} } @article{ChristensenKnezek2015, author = {Christensen, Rhonda and Knezek, Gerald}, title = {The Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment Questionnaire (TPSA)}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82838}, pages = {311 -- 318}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment (TPSA) questionnaire has been used for 15 years in the USA and other nations as a self-efficacy measure for proficiencies fundamental to effective technology integration in the classroom learning environment. Internal consistency reliabilities for each of the five-item scales have typically ranged from .73 to .88 for preservice or inservice technology-using teachers. Due to changing technologies used in education, researchers sought to renovate partially obsolete items and extend self-efficacy assessment to new areas, such as social media and mobile learning. Analysis of 2014 data gathered on a new, 34 item version of the TPSA indicates that the four established areas of email, World Wide Web (WWW), integrated applications, and teaching with technology continue to form consistent scales with reliabilities ranging from .81 to .93, while the 14 new items gathered to represent emerging technologies and media separate into two scales, each with internal consistency reliabilities greater than .9. The renovated TPSA is deemed to be worthy of continued use in the teaching with technology context.}, language = {en} } @article{MainaAngondiWaga2015, author = {Maina, Anthony Gioko and Angondi, Enos Kiforo and Waga, Rosemary}, title = {How does the Implementation of a Literacy Learning Tool Kit influence Literacy Skill Acquisition?}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82856}, pages = {319 -- 326}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This study aimed at following how teachers transfer skills into results while using ABRA literacy software. This was done in the second part of the pilot study whose aim was to provide equity to control group teachers and students by exposing them to the ABRACADABRA treatment after the end of phase 1. This opportunity was used to follow the phase 1 teachers to see how the skills learned were being transformed into results. A standard three-day initial training and planning session on how to use ABRA to teach literacy was held at the beginning of each phase for ABRA teachers (phase 1 experimental and phase 2 delayed ABRA). Teachers were provided with teaching materials including a tentative ABRA curriculum developed to align with the Kenyan English Language requirements for year 1 and 3 students. Results showed that although there was no significant difference between the groups in vocabulary-related subscales which include word reading and meaning as well as sentence comprehension, students in ABRACADABRA classes improved their scores at a significantly higher rate than students in control classes in comprehension related scores. An average student in the ABRACADABRA group improved by 12 and 16 percentile points respectively compared to their counterparts in the control group.}, language = {en} } @article{Ohrndorf2015, author = {Ohrndorf, Laura}, title = {Assignments in Computer Science Education}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82868}, pages = {327 -- 333}, year = {2015}, abstract = {In this paper we describe the recent state of our research project concerning computer science teachers' knowledge on students' cognition. We did a comprehensive analysis of textbooks, curricula and other resources, which give teachers guidance to formulate assignments. In comparison to other subjects there are only a few concepts and strategies taught to prospective computer science teachers in university. We summarize them and given an overview on our empirical approach to measure this knowledge.}, language = {en} } @article{OrBach2015, author = {Or-Bach, Rachel}, title = {Programming for Non-Programmers}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82875}, pages = {335 -- 342}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The study reported in this paper involved the employment of specific in-class exercises using a Personal Response System (PRS). These exercises were designed with two goals: to enhance students' capabilities of tracing a given code and of explaining a given code in natural language with some abstraction. The paper presents evidence from the actual use of the PRS along with students' subjective impressions regarding both the use of the PRS and the special exercises. The conclusions from the findings are followed with a short discussion on benefits of PRS-based mental processing exercises for learning programming and beyond.}, language = {en} } @article{PrestonYounie2015, author = {Preston, Christina and Younie, Sarah}, title = {Mentoring in a Digital World}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82895}, pages = {343 -- 350}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This paper focuses on the results of the evaluation of the first pilot of an e-mentoring unit designed by the Hands-On ICT consortium, funded by the EU LLL programme. The overall aim of this two-year activity is to investigate the value for professional learning of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) and Community Online Open Courses (COOCs) in the context of a 'community of practice'. Three units in the first pilot covered aspects of using digital technologies to develop creative thinking skills. The findings in this paper relate to the fourth unit about e-mentoring, a skill that was important to delivering the course content in the other three units. Findings about the e-mentoring unit included: the students' request for detailed profiles so that participants can get to know each other; and, the need to reconcile the different interpretations of e-mentoring held by the participants when the course begins. The evaluators concluded that the major issues were that: not all professional learners would self-organise and network; and few would wish to mentor their colleagues voluntarily. Therefore, the e-mentoring issues will need careful consideration in pilots two and three to identify how e-mentoring will be organised.}, language = {en} } @article{PrzybyllaRomeike2015, author = {Przybylla, Mareen and Romeike, Ralf}, title = {Key Competences with Physical Computing}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82904}, pages = {351 -- 361}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Physical computing covers the design and realization of interactive objects and installations and allows students to develop concrete, tangible products of the real world that arise from the learners' imagination. This way, constructionist learning is raised to a level that enables students to gain haptic experience and thereby concretizes the virtual. In this paper the defining characteristics of physical computing are described. Key competences to be gained with physical computing will be identified.}, language = {en} } @article{ReynoldsSwainstonBendrups2015, author = {Reynolds, Nicholas and Swainston, Andrew and Bendrups, Faye}, title = {Music Technology and Computational Thinking}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82913}, pages = {363 -- 370}, year = {2015}, abstract = {A project involving the composition of a number of pieces of music by public participants revealed levels of engagement with and mastery of complex music technologies by a number of secondary student volunteers. This paper reports briefly on some initial findings of that project and seeks to illuminate an understanding of computational thinking across the curriculum.}, language = {en} } @article{SysłoKwiatkowska2015, author = {Sysło, Maciej M. and Kwiatkowska, Anna Beata}, title = {Think logarithmically!}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82923}, pages = {371 -- 380}, year = {2015}, abstract = {We discuss here a number of algorithmic topics which we use in our teaching and in learning of mathematics and informatics to illustrate and document the power of logarithm in designing very efficient algorithms and computations - logarithmic thinking is one of the most important key competencies for solving real world practical problems. We demonstrate also how to introduce logarithm independently of mathematical formalism using a conceptual model for reducing a problem size by at least half. It is quite surprising that the idea, which leads to logarithm, is present in Euclid's algorithm described almost 2000 years before John Napier invented logarithm.}, language = {en} } @article{ZierisGerstbergerMueller2015, author = {Zieris, Holger and Gerstberger, Herbert and M{\"u}ller, Wolfgang}, title = {Using Arduino-Based Experiments to Integrate Computer Science Education and Natural Science}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82938}, pages = {381 -- 389}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Current curricular trends require teachers in Baden- Wuerttemberg (Germany) to integrate Computer Science (CS) into traditional subjects, such as Physical Science. However, concrete guidelines are missing. To fill this gap, we outline an approach where a microcontroller is used to perform and evaluate measurements in the Physical Science classroom. Using the open-source Arduino platform, we expect students to acquire and develop both CS and Physical Science competencies by using a self-programmed microcontroller. In addition to this combined development of competencies in Physical Science and CS, the subject matter will be embedded in suitable contexts and learning environments, such as weather and climate.}, language = {en} } @article{Buechner2015, author = {B{\"u}chner, Steffen}, title = {Empirical and Normative Research on Fundamental Ideas of Embedded System Development}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82949}, pages = {393 -- 396}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{Opel2015, author = {Opel, Simone}, title = {On the Way to a "General Model of Contextualised Computer Science Education"}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82953}, pages = {397 -- 400}, year = {2015}, language = {en} }