CS_LINC-Bridging the Gap to Formal CS Education

Miriam Harte, Keith Nolan, Roisin Faherty, Amanda O'Farrell, Karen Nolan, Eoin O'Neill

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

CSLINC is a free scaffolded MOOC, tailored to second-level students in Ireland which consists of: 1) an online platform built for accessibility; 2) a suite of 10 modules developed upon international best practices with varying co-creators; 3) and automated assessment and certificates of completion. Currently, there is a void for Transition Year (10th Grade) Computer Science modules, as identified by the Department of Education's Leaving Certificate CS Framework 2020 guidance documentation. Using CSLINC, teachers can deliver modules synchronously, asynchronously, virtually, blended or face-To-face. CSLINC aims to promote and increase the capacity and sustainability for access to the Leaving Certificate Computer Science subject at second level, where currently there is a void, as well as a need for curricula and supports for Junior Cycle. In addition, CSLINC aims to support vulnerable students in the Irish education system through Youthreach, who have limited access to formal Computer Science education. As part of this poster we will discuss the rationale for the project, provide a glimpse of its progress to date and discuss the future direction of the project.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUKICER 2023 - Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450385688
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sep 2023
Event5th United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research, UKICER 2023 - Swansea, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Sep 20238 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference5th United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research, UKICER 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySwansea
Period7/09/238/09/23

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'CS_LINC-Bridging the Gap to Formal CS Education'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this