Seung Jin LEE ¹, Ja Mee KIM ², Won Gyu LEE ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Computer Science Education, Graduate School, Korea University, KR
2 Graduate School of Education, Korea University, KR
3 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Korea University, KR

Abstract

As the IT industry, which has been a core industry of the nation since the 1990’s, has reached the limits of development, this study attempted to measure the IT competency of college students, who are our future leaders, and propose a countermeasure for any shortfalls found. The results show that college students’ scores were about 50 points lower than those of office workers. As Test of Practical Competency of IT (hereinafter TOPCIT) is the first and primary IT competency test developed in Korea, it was utilized in various ways.

Keywords

College Students, Competency, IT, Test

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Yun Jae Jang ¹, Won Gyu Lee ², Ja Mee Kim ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Computer Science Education, Graduate School, Korea University, KR
2 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Informatics, Korea University, KR
3 Major of Computer Science Education, Graduate School of Education, Korea University, KR

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study aims to identify effective teaching method in physical computing education for middle school students. Methods/Statistical Analysis: This study conducted a comparative analysis of middle school students' perception and achievement between different teaching methods in physical computing education. Physical computing classes were provided for 30 hours, 49 students randomly participated in two classes. Findings: The results showed no statistically significant difference in perception and achievement between teaching methods. However, the results regarding the process of perception change suggest that there is a possibility that the problem-based inquiry method helps with gradual increase of class difficulty and improving class satisfaction. However, regarding learning basic concepts, the analysis results suggest that the direct teaching method is likely to be more helpful. Application/Improvements: In terms of future direction, ongoing efforts to find the teaching method that best fits the characteristics of physical computing education are needed.

Keywords

Case Study, Physical Computing Education, Teaching Method.

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