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Determining the scope of the philosophy of computing education. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS, M., BROWN, J.N.A. and CAJANDER, Å. 2025. Determining the scope of the philosophy of computing education. In ITiCSE 2025: proceedings of the 30th ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education 2025 (ITiCSE 2025), 30 June - 2 July 2025, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. New York: ACM [online], 1, pages 403-409. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3724363.3729049

There are a number of different approaches to the investigation of teaching and learning within the subject of Computing Education. Many of the advances in pedagogy that have taken place over the past thirty years have been due to careful statistical... Read More about Determining the scope of the philosophy of computing education..

AI integration in the IT professional workplace: a scoping review and interview study with implications for education and professional competencies. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CLEAR, T., CAJANER, A., CLEAR, A., MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS, M., DIVITINI, M., FORSHAW, M., HUMBLE, N., KASINIDOU, M., KLEANTHOUS, S., KULTUR, C., PARVINI, G., POLASH, M. and ZHU, T. 2024. AI integration in the IT professional workplace: a scoping review and interview study with implications for education and professional competencies. In Proceedings of the ITiCSE 2024: 2024 Working group reports on innovation and technology in computer science education (ITiCSE-WGR 2024), 8-10 July 2024, Milan, Italy. New York: ACM [online], pages 34-67. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3689187.3709607

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues transforming workplaces globally, particularly within the Information Technology (IT) industry, understanding its impact on IT professionals and computing curricula is crucial. This research builds on joint w... Read More about AI integration in the IT professional workplace: a scoping review and interview study with implications for education and professional competencies..

From assistance to misconduct: unpacking the complex role of generative AI in student learning. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
AXELSSON, A., WALLGREN, D.T., VERMA., U., CAJANDER, Å., DANIELS, M., ECKERDAL, A. and MCDERMOTT, R. 2024. From assistance to misconduct: unpacking the complex role of generative AI in student learning. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2024), 13-16 October 2024, Washington, DC, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article number 10893133. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE61694.2024.10893133

This research-to-practice full paper discusses students' views on the role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in their learning. The rapid integration of GenAI in educational settings has prompted significant interest in its implications f... Read More about From assistance to misconduct: unpacking the complex role of generative AI in student learning..

Assessing faculty perceptions of a pass/fail grading model in CS1. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZARB, M., BROWN, J.N.A., MCDERMOTT, R., MCGOWAN, J. and YOUNG, T. 2024. Assessing faculty perceptions of a pass/fail grading model in CS1. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2024), 13-16 October 2024, Washington, DC, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article number 10893076. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/fie61694.2024.10893076

This Innovative Practice Full Paper outlines the findings of a survey conducted at the Robert Gordon University (Scotland, UK), focusing on feedback from faculty members and reflections subsequent to the introduction of a Pass/Fail grading system in... Read More about Assessing faculty perceptions of a pass/fail grading model in CS1..

A plan for a joint study into the impacts of AI on professional competencies of IT professionals and implications for computing students. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CLEAR, T., CAJANDER, A., CLEAR, A., MCDERMOTT, R., BERGQVIST, A., DANIELS, M., DIVITINI, M., FORSHAW, M., HUMBLE, N., KASINIDOU, M., KLEANTHOUS, S., KULTUR, C., PARVINI, G., POLASH, M. and ZHU, T. 2024. A plan for a joint study into the impacts of AI on professional competencies of IT professionals and implications for computing students. In Monga, M., Lonati, V. Barendsen, E. et al. (eds.) ITiCSE 2024: innovation and technology in computer science education: proceedings of the 29th Innovation and technology in computer science education 2024 (ITiCSE 2024), 8-10 July 2024, Milan, Italy. New York: ACM [online], volume 2, pages 757-758. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3649405.3659527

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make its presence felt in transforming workplaces around the world, and the Information Technology industry in particular, it is essential to understand its impact on the work practices of IT professionals... Read More about A plan for a joint study into the impacts of AI on professional competencies of IT professionals and implications for computing students..

Steps towards a philosophy of computing education. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS, M. and FREZZA, S.T. 2024. Steps towards a philosophy of computer education. In Mühling, A. and Jormanainen, I. (eds.) Proceedings of the 23rd Koli calling international conference on computing education research 2023, 13-18 November 2024, Koli, Finland. New York: ACM [online], article 20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3631802.3631817

Is it meaningful to talk about the philosophy of computing education? What is its subject matter and methods? Is it different from, or a subfield of, the philosophy of science education or the philosophy of technology education or the philosophy of e... Read More about Steps towards a philosophy of computing education..

Evaluating a pass/fail grading model in first year undergraduate computing. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZARB, M., MCDERMOTT, R., MARTIN, K., YOUNG, T. and MCGOWAN, J. 2023. Evaluating a pass/fail grading model in first year undergraduate computing. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2023), 18-21 October 2023, College Station, TX, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 10343276. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343276

This Innovative Practice Full Paper investigates the implications of implementing a Pass/Fail marking scheme within the undergraduate curriculum, specifically across first year computing modules in a Scottish Higher Education Institution. The motivat... Read More about Evaluating a pass/fail grading model in first year undergraduate computing..

What is skill? (and why does it matter?). (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R. and DANIELS, M. 2023. What is skill? (and why does it matter?). In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2023), 18-21 October 2023, College Station, TX, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 10343520. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343520

This Research-to-Practice Full Paper seeks to investigate the concept of Skill within a Competency Framework, such as that described by the CC2020 document. The notion of skill is fundamental to modern educational discourse. As educators, we strive,... Read More about What is skill? (and why does it matter?)..

In search of a philosophy of computing education. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS,M. and FREZZA, S. 2023. In search of a philosophy of computing eduction. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2023), 18-21 October 2023, College Station, TX, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 10343513. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343513

In this paper, we present a preliminary description of the field of inquiry encompassed by the philosophy of computing education. We first attempt to identify a general framework for investigating characteristic questions of a philosophical nature th... Read More about In search of a philosophy of computing education..

Using the learning by developing action model: case study in project-based computer science studies in higher education institutions. (2023)
Thesis
LINTILÄ, T. 2023. Using the learning by developing action model: case study in project-based computer science studies in higher education institutions. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271442

Teaching methods change continuously. In the last 30 years, there has been a shift from traditional teacher-centred teaching to student-centred learning, which focuses on developing students' competence and skills, and enables lifelong learning and t... Read More about Using the learning by developing action model: case study in project-based computer science studies in higher education institutions..

Empowering inquiry-based learning in short courses for professional students. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARTIN, K., ZARB, M., MCDERMOTT, R. and YOUNG, T. 2023. Empowering inquiry-based learning in short courses for professional students. In Chova, L.G., Martínez, C.G. and Lees, J. (eds.) Proceedings of the 17th International technology, education and development conference 2023 (INTED 2023), 6-8 March 2023, Valencia, Spain. Valencia: IATED [online], pages 5404-5409. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2023.1407

This paper presents the pedagogic underpinning for the development of an online postgraduate short course educating participants on multi-modal data science, specifically within the context of the digital health industry. The growing digital health s... Read More about Empowering inquiry-based learning in short courses for professional students..

Phronesis: deliberative judgement as a key competence in the post-Covid educational environment. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R. and DANIELS, M. 2022. Phronesis: deliberative judgement as a key competence in the post-Covid educational environment. In Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2022), 8-11 October 2022, Uppsala, Sweden. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 9962515. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962515

The global Covid19 pandemic which began in early 2020 is one of the most socially disruptive events to have occurred since the Second World War. It has left a profound mark on the institutions of society, including those charged with education, and i... Read More about Phronesis: deliberative judgement as a key competence in the post-Covid educational environment..

Influencing student academic integrity choices using ethics scenarios. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DANIELS, M., BERGLUND, A. and MCDERMOTT, R. 2022. Influencing student academic integrity choices using ethics scenarios. In Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2022), 8-11 October 2022, Uppsala, Sweden. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 9962607. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962607

Academic misconduct seems to have increased substantially during the pandemic, with a worldwide upsurge in reported cases. The aim of this project is to construct a framework for helping students engage with issues concerning academic integrity and a... Read More about Influencing student academic integrity choices using ethics scenarios..

Context, competency and authenticity in STEM education. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R. and DANIELS, M. 2021. Context, competency and authenticity in STEM education. In Proceedings of 2021 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2021), 13-16 October 2021, Lincoln, USA [virtual conference]. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 9637197. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637197

This Research Full Paper presents work which links a consideration of the concept of context with that of learning competency and that of educational authenticity in STEM subjects. The word 'context' is very familiar in both everyday language and in... Read More about Context, competency and authenticity in STEM education..

Why don't you tell me what I need to know? Self-flipped classroom and students' personal epistemology. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DANIELS, M., CAJANDER, A., MCDERMOTT, R., VASILCHEKO, A. and GOLAY, D. 2021. Why don't you tell me what I need to know? Self-flipped classroom and students' personal epistemology. In Proceedings of 2021 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2021), 13-16 October 2021, Lincoln, USA [virtual conference]. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 9637355. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637355

This is a full research paper addressing the crucial element of understanding students when creating learning environments. It is for instance important to be aware of how students appreciate our way of teaching and to consider consequences of studen... Read More about Why don't you tell me what I need to know? Self-flipped classroom and students' personal epistemology..

When is quality assurance a constructive force in engineering education? (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
PEARS, A., DANIELS, M., NYLEN, A., and MCDERMOTT, R. 2020. When is quality assurance a constructive force in engineering education? In Proceedings of the 49th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Frontiers in education conference 2019 (FIE 2019): bridging education to the future, 16-19 October 2019, Cincinnati, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article ID 9028377. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE43999.2019.9028377

Quality assurance processes in education have been a key area of engineering education development for several decades. ABET, ENQA - The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, as well as other agencies in Europe and the Asia... Read More about When is quality assurance a constructive force in engineering education?.

Embedding entrepreneurial skills within computing. (2019)
Book Chapter
ZARB, M., BRADY, C. and MCDERMOTT, R. 2019. Embedding entrepreneurial skills within computing. In H.T.M. Bui, H.T.M. Nguyen and D. Cole (eds.) Innovate higher education to enhance graduate employability: rethinking the possibilities. London: Routledge [online], chapter 11. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429058899-11

The Scottish government launched a nationwide drive to increase entrepreneurial skills, looking to become a “world-leading entrepreneurial and innovative nation". One of the key ambitions of this is to build an education system with entrepreneurship... Read More about Embedding entrepreneurial skills within computing..

Phronesis, authentic learning and the solution of open-ended problems in computer science. (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R., ZARB, M., BALLEW, W., DANIELS, M. and ISOMÖTTÖNEN, V. 2018. Phronesis, authentic learning and the solution of open-ended problems in computer science. In Proceedings of the 48th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2018): fostering innovation through diversity, 3-6 October 2018, San Jose, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article ID 8658512. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/fie.2018.8658512

One of the most significant changes in Higher Education pedagogy that has occurred over the past fifty years is the idea that university students should not just be taught theoretical subject knowledge but should engage with practical aspects of thei... Read More about Phronesis, authentic learning and the solution of open-ended problems in computer science..

Why are we here? The educational value model (EVM) as a framework to investigate the role of students' professional identity development. (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
NYLÉN, A., DANIELS, M., PEARS, A., CAJANDER, Å., MCDERMOTT, R. and ISOMÖTTÖNEN, V. 2018. Why are we here? The educational value nodel (EVM) as a framework to investigate the role of students’ professional identity development. In Proceedings of the 48th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Frontiers in education conference 2018 (FIE 2018): fostering innovation through diversity, 3-6 October 2018, San Jose, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article ID 8659055. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/fie.2018.8659055

Education can be seen as a preparation for a future profession, where some educational programs very clearly prepare their students for a certain profession, e.g. plumber, nurse and architect. The possible professions for students following education... Read More about Why are we here? The educational value model (EVM) as a framework to investigate the role of students' professional identity development..

Investigation into the use of learning agreements to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote self-efficacy in computing education. (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BALLEW, W., MCDERMOTT, R., ZARB, M., DANIELS, M. and CLEAR, T. 2018. Investigation into the use of learning agreements to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote self-efficacy in computing education. In Proceedings of the 48th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Frontiers in education 2018 (FIE 2018): fostering innovation through diversity, 3-6 October 2018, San Jose, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article ID 865138. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/fie.2018.8659138

We examine controversial issues surrounding the locus of control in the implementation of learning agreements, plans or contracts, in the context of the U.K. university-level Graduate Apprenticeship scheme. We begin by giving an account of the stakeh... Read More about Investigation into the use of learning agreements to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote self-efficacy in computing education..