Targeted Infusion Project: Use of Mobile Application to Improve Active Learning and Student Participation in the Computer Science Classroom

温斯顿塞勒姆州立大学的定向输液项目开发了一种移动课堂响应系统(MRS)，以帮助学生解决互动问题，同时提高课堂参与度和解决问题的技能。该项目包括四项不同的活动：开发流动课堂反应系统软件；利用MRS软件开发交互式问题解决课程模块和相应的标准；在温斯顿·塞勒姆州立大学有针对性的计算机科学课程中部署软件和课程模块；以及评估和记录进展情况。MRS软件的目的是提供一个响应环境，学生可以在其中以交互方式解决问题并与教师交流解决方案，从而允许教师提供反馈和学生表现数据进行响应。MRS软件和相应的课程模块将部署在计算机科学和信息技术专业的二年级和三年级课程中。将利用一个全面的评价框架，在整个项目期间进行评估和循证的持续改进。该项目将显著影响学生在课堂上的参与度，并提高他们解决问题的能力。它还将通过暴露在技术丰富的学习环境中，激发非裔美国本科生对计算机科学领域的兴趣，并为他们进入研究生院或劳动力市场做好准备。教学软件系统、课程模块和研究结果将通过网站、出版物和演示文稿传播，使其他机构能够有效地将其纳入其本科计算机科学课程。与该项目合作的本科生研究人员将获得移动平台软件开发方面的经验。该项目还将通过包括一套不同的主动学习组成部分来丰富教学策略。

The Targeted Infusion project at Winston Salem State University develops a mobile classroom response system (MRS) to help students address interactive problems while improving class engagement and enhancing problem solving skills. The project includes four distinct activities: the development of mobile classroom response system software; the development of interactive problem solving course modules and corresponding rubrics that utilize the MRS software; the deployment of the software and course modules in targeted Computer Science classes at Winston Salem State University; and the assessment and documentation of progress. The purpose of the MRS software is to provide a responsive environment where students can solve problems in an interactive way and communicate solutions with the instructor, allowing the instructor to respond providing feedback and student performance data. The MRS software and corresponding course modules will be deployed in sophomore and junior level courses which are required for both Computer Science and Information Technology majors. A comprehensive evaluation framework will be utilized for assessment and evidence-based continuous improvement across the duration of the project. The project will significantly impact student engagement in the classroom and enhance their problem solving abilities. It will also invigorate interest in the field of computer science among African American undergraduate students through exposure to a technology-rich learning environment, and it will prepare them for graduate school or the workforce. The instructional software system, course modules and study results will be disseminated through websites, publications and presentations, enabling other institutions to effectively incorporate them in their undergraduate computer science curriculum. Undergraduate student researchers working with this project will gain experience in software development in mobile platforms. The project will also enrich teaching strategies by including a diverse set of active learning components.