SIGCSE Virtual 2024
Thu 5 - Sun 8 December 2024
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Thu 5 Dec

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10:00 - 16:00
10:00
6h
Social Event
Info Desk
Conference

10:30 - 11:00
Welcome from the conference chairsConference at Track 1

Welcome Message by Conference Chair, Mohsen Dorodchi

11:00 - 12:00
Papers 11 - Intermediate CoursesConference at Track 1
11:00
30m
Paper
An Interactive Visual Presentation of Core Database Design Concepts
Conference
Noha Mostafa Assiut University Information Systems Department, Mohammed Farghally Virginia Tech, Mostafa Mohammed The University at Buffalo - SUNY, Taysir Soliman Assiut University Information Systems Department
11:30
30m
Paper
GitSEED: A Git-backed Automated Assessment Tool for Software Engineering and Programming Education
Conference
Pedro Orvalho INESC-ID, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Mikoláš Janota INESC-ID, IST, ULisboa, Vasco Manquinho INESC-ID; Universidade de Lisboa
Pre-print
11:00 - 12:00
Papers 12: Interesting TopicsConference at Track 2
11:00
30m
Paper
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Recruitment? On The Hiring and Retention of Computing Academics
Conference
Bedour Alshaigy Uppsala University, Virginia Grande Uppsala University, Natalie Kiesler DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, Amber Settle DePaul University
11:30
30m
Paper
Lessons about Clouds, Hacking and Apps Permissions for Grades 5–7: A Design-Based Approach Using the ERR Framework
Conference
Cyril Brom Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague, Ondřej Petíř Charles University, Anna Drobná Charles University, Anna Yaghobová Charles University, Pavel Ježek Charles University, Kateřina Kačerovská Czech TV, Kristina Volná Czech TV, Filip Děchtěrenko Institute of Psychology, Czech Academy of Sciences
11:00 - 16:00
Serendipity 1Conference at Virtual Hallway
11:00
5h
Social Event
Serendipity (Hallway)
Conference

12:00 - 13:00
Convergence 1Conference at Social
12:00
60m
Social Event
Convergence (Social meetup)
Conference

12:00 - 13:00
Papers 13: CS1Conference at Track 1
12:00
30m
Paper
Variables and Variable Naming in Popular Programming Textbooks for Children and Novices
Conference
Vivian van der Werf Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Sciences, Felienne Hermans Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Marcus Specht Delft University of Technology, Efthimia Aivaloglou Delft University of Technology
12:30
30m
Paper
Promoting Deliberate Naming Practices in Programming Education: A Set of Interactive Educational Activities
Conference
Vivian van der Werf Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Sciences, Felienne Hermans Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Marcus Specht Delft University of Technology, Efthimia Aivaloglou Delft University of Technology
12:00 - 13:00
Papers 14: AIConference at Track 2
12:00
30m
Paper
Experiences from Integrating Large Language Model Chatbots into the Classroom
Conference
Arto Hellas Aalto University, Juho Leinonen Aalto University, Leo Leppänen University of Helsinki
12:30
30m
Paper
"We have to learn to work with such systems": Students' Perceptions of ChatGPT After a Short Educational Intervention on NLP
Conference
Maria Kasinidou Open University of Cyprus, Styliani Kleanthous CYENS CoE and Open University of Cyprus, Jahna Otterbacher Open University of Cyprus
14:00 - 15:00
Curiosity 1Conference at Social
14:00
60m
Social Event
Curiosity (Talk to Sage)
Conference

14:00 - 14:30
Posters 11Conference at Track 1
14:00
15m
Poster
Integrating Making and Computational Thinking in Early Childhood Education: Preliminary Outcomes from a Teacher Trainer Workshop on Designing an Intervention
Conference
Tobias Bahr University of Stuttgart
14:15
15m
Poster
ASAG2024: A Combined Benchmark for Short Answer Grading
Conference
Gérôme Meyer ZHAW University of Applied Sciences, Philip Breuer ZHAW University of Applied Sciences, Jonathan Fürst ZHAW University of Applied Sciences
14:30 - 16:00
Panel 11Conference at Track 1
14:30
90m
Panel
Ethical Implications of Gen-AI and LLMs in Computing Education
Conference
Mark Zarb Robert Gordon University, Tiffany Young Robert Gordon University, John N.A. Brown Robert Gordon University, Martin Goodfellow University of Strathclyde, Konstantinos Liaskos University of Strathclyde
14:30 - 16:00
Papers 15: Students and PedagogyConference at Track 2
14:30
30m
Paper
"Sometimes You Just Gotta Risk It for the Biscuit": A Portrait of Student Risk-Taking
Conference
Juho Leinonen Aalto University, Paul Denny The University of Auckland
15:00
30m
Paper
Predicting Student Performance Using Sequence Models in XLogoOnline
Conference
Jeremy Marbach ETH Zurich, Jacqueline Staub University of Trier, Dirk Schmerenbeck University of Trier, Chao Wen Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
15:30
30m
Paper
Lessons learned from integrating a Metaverse App into a CS Math Course to increase Commuter Student Participation
Conference
Philipp Kather Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, Christian Scheffer Bochum University of Applied Sciences
16:00 - 16:30
Daily Wrap-UpConference at Track 1
18:00 - 20:00
Confluence 1Conference at Social
18:00
2h
Social Event
Confluence (Social outside conference)
Conference

Fri 6 Dec

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02:00 - 06:40
02:00
4h40m
Social Event
Info Desk
Conference

02:30 - 03:00
Welcome from the conference chairsConference at Track 1
03:00 - 04:00
Curiosity 2Conference at Social
03:00
60m
Social Event
Curiosity (Talk to Sage)
Conference

03:00 - 04:30
Papers 21Conference at Track 1
03:00
30m
Paper
Automated Coding Challenges Assembly Using Pre-trained Programming Language Models
Conference
Yumi Chin Yin Lim Zhejiang University, Kai Weng Zhejiang University
03:30
30m
Paper
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Resistance to Curriculum Indigenisation
Conference
Nicole Herbert University of Tasmania
04:00
30m
Paper
Code Style != Code Quality
Conference
Diana Kirk The University of Auckland, Andrew Luxton-Reilly The University of Auckland, Ewan Tempero The University of Auckland
03:00 - 06:40
Serendipity 2Conference at Virtual Hallway
03:00
3h40m
Social Event
Serendipity (Hallway)
Conference

03:30 - 04:30
Convergence 2Conference at Social
03:30
60m
Social Event
Convergence (Social meetup)
Conference

05:30 - 06:00
Posters 21Conference at Track 1
05:30
30m
Poster
Adapting Agile games and processes for education
Conference
Nicole Ronald Swinburne University of Technology
06:00 - 06:40
Papers 22Conference at Track 1
06:00
20m
Paper
FlashHack: Reflections on the Usage of a Micro Hackathon as an Assessment Tool in a Machine Learning Course
Conference
Indra R B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India, Parthasarathy PD BITS Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus, Ambasana Jatin Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Satavlekar Spruha Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
06:20
20m
Paper
Reflections on Incorporating Digital Accessibility in an Operating Systems Course
Conference
Parthasarathy PD BITS Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus, Swaroop Joshi BITS Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus
06:40 - 07:10
Daily Wrap-UpConference at Track 1
07:00 - 09:00
Confluence 2Conference at Social
07:00
2h
Social Event
Confluence (Social outside conference)
Conference

Sat 7 Dec

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14:00 - 23:00
14:00
9h
Social Event
Info Desk
Conference

14:30 - 15:00
Welcome from the conference chairsConference at Track 1
14:30 - 23:00
Serendipity 3Conference at Virtual Hallway
14:30
8h30m
Social Event
Serendipity (Hallway)
Conference

15:00 - 16:30
Papers 1: AI (1)Conference at Track 1
15:00
30m
Paper
Integrating AI Tutors in a Programming Course
Conference
Iris Ma University of California, Irvine, Alberto Krone-Martins University of California, Irvine, Crista Lopes University of California, Irvine
15:30
30m
Paper
Integrating Natural Language Prompting Tasks in Introductory Programming Courses
Conference
Chris Kerslake Simon Fraser University, Paul Denny The University of Auckland, David Smith University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, James Prather Abilene Christian University, Juho Leinonen Aalto University, Andrew Luxton-Reilly The University of Auckland, Stephen MacNeil Temple University
16:00
30m
Paper
Synthetic Students: A Comparative Study of Bug Distribution Between Large Language Models and Computing Students
Conference
Stephen MacNeil Temple University, Magdalena Rogalska Temple University, Juho Leinonen Aalto University, Paul Denny The University of Auckland, Arto Hellas Aalto University, Xandria Crosland Western Governors University
15:00 - 16:30
Papers 2: K-12 (1)Conference at Track 2
15:00
30m
Paper
AI Mastery May Not Be For Everyone, But AI literacy Should Be
Conference
Fiona Hollands EdResearcher, Daniella Dipaola MIT Media Lab, Cynthia Breazeal Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Safinah Ali MIT
15:30
30m
Paper
Integrated Computing (Coding + Social Skills) For Elementary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conference
Erin Anderson Georgia State University, Claire Donehower Georgia State University
16:00
30m
Paper
Piloting a Revised Diagnostic Tool for CSTA Standards for CS Teachers
Conference
Laycee Thigpen Institute for Advancing Computing Education, Monica McGill Institute for Advancing Computing Education, Bryan Twarek Computer Science Teachers' Association, Amanda Bell CSTA
15:00 - 18:00
Posters 1Conference at Track 3
15:00
15m
Poster
Code Metrics, Rules of Thumb for Introductory CS
Conference
Yuan Garcia Harvey Mudd College, Jenny Ngo Harvey Mudd College, Florence Rui LIn Harvey Mudd College, Zachary Dodds Harvey Mudd College
15:15
15m
Poster
CourseAssist: Pedagogically Appropriate AI Tutor for Computer Science Education
Conference
Ty Feng CourseAssist, Inc., Sa Liu CourseAssist, Inc., Dipak Ghosal University of California, Davis
15:30
15m
Poster
Developing a Modular Cloud-Based Kubernetes Powered Framework for Scalable Cybersecurity Education
Conference
Ryder Selikow Lewis & Clark College, Nate Berol Lewis & Clark College, Jack Cook The Evergreen State College, Richard Weiss The Evergreen State College, Jens Mache Lewis & Clark College
15:45
15m
Poster
Evaluating Algorithm Visualizations, Debuggers, and Execution Toward Helping Students Understand Code
Conference
Mohammed Hassan University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Craig Zilles University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
16:00
15m
Poster
Finite State Machine with Input and Process Render
Conference
Sierra Zoe Bennett-Manke United States Military Academy, Sebastian Neumann United States Military Academy, Ryan Dougherty United States Military Academy
16:15
15m
Poster
From GPT to BERT: Benchmarking Large Language Models for Automated Quiz Generation
Conference
Yetunde Folajimi Wentworth Institute of Technology
16:30
15m
Poster
LLM-based Individual Contribution Summarization in Software Projects
Conference
Fabio de Miranda Insper, Rafael Corsi Ferrao Insper , Diego Pavan Soler Insper, Marcelo Augusto Vieira Graglia Pontifical University of São Paulo
16:45
15m
Poster
Micro-Specialization As Solution To Open-Ended Project
Conference
Rafael Corsi Ferrao Insper , Igor dos Santos Montagner Insper, Mariana Silva University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Craig Zilles University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Rodolfo Azevedo University of Campinas
17:00
15m
Poster
Student Perspectives on Expressing Academic Emotions in Digital Game-Based Learning
Conference
Alex Goslen North Carolina State University, Jessica Vandenberg North Carolina State University, Andres Felipe Zambrano University of Pennsylvania, Nidhi Nasiar University of Pennsylvania, Stephen Hutt University of Denver, Jaclyn Ocumpaugh University of Pennsylvania, Jonathan Rowe North Carolina State University
17:15
15m
Poster
UML Mentor: A Tool for Interactive and Collaborative Software Design Education
Conference
Rutwa Engineer University of Toronto Mississauga, Volodymyr Yaremchuk University of Toronto Mississauga, Eren Suner University of Toronto Mississauga, Omar Khamis University of Toronto Mississauga, Alex Apostolu University of Toronto Mississauga, Arthur Ng University of Toronto Mississauga
17:30
15m
Poster
Understanding Algorithmic Problem Solving using LLMs
Conference
Xavier Velez Georgia Institute Of Technology
17:45
15m
Poster
Web-based PDC Educational Video Games
Conference
Siddhi Kasera Virginia Tech, Sourav Mondal Virginia Tech, Melissa Cameron Virginia Tech
16:30 - 18:00
Papers 3: AI (2)Conference at Track 1
16:30
30m
Paper
A Benchmark for Testing the Capabilities of LLMs in Assessing the Quality of Multiple-choice Questions in Introductory Programming Education
Conference
Aninditha Ramesh Carnegie Mellon University, Arav Agarwal Carnegie Mellon University, Jacob Doughty Carnegie Mellon University, Ketan Ramaneti Carnegie Mellon University, Jaromir Savelka Carnegie Mellon University, Majd Sakr Carnegie Mellon University
17:00
30m
Paper
Examining the Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Beliefs about Large Language Models in an Undergraduate Programming Course
Conference
Amy Pang University of Michigan, Aadarsh Padiyath University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Diego Viramontes Vargas University of Michigan, Barbara Ericson University of Michigan
17:30
30m
Paper
Generative AI in Introductory Programming Instruction: Examining the Assistance Dilemma with LLM-Based Code Generators
Conference
Eric Poitras Dalhousie University, Brent Crane Dalhousie University, Angela Siegel Dalhousie University
16:30 - 18:00
Papers 4: CS1Conference at Track 2
16:30
30m
Paper
Scaffolding Student-Generated Analogies in CS1
Conference
Colton Harper University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Alex Enersen University of Nerbaska-Lincoln
17:00
30m
Paper
Steering Student Behavior and Performance Toward Success with Mastery Learning through Policy Optimization
Conference
Vedansh Malhotra University of California, Berkeley, Dan Garcia UC Berkeley
17:30
30m
Paper
Teaching CS1 with a Mastery Learning framework: Changes in CS2 Results and Students’ Satisfaction
Conference
Giulia Toti University of British Columbia, Guoning Chen Department of Computer Science, University of Houston
19:00 - 20:30
19:00
90m
Panel
Assessments for Non-CS Major Computing Classes
Conference
Jinyoung Hur University of Illinois, Parmit Chilana Simon Fraser University, Kathryn Cunningham University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Daniel Garcia University of California Berkeley, Mark Guzdial University of Michigan
19:00 - 20:30
Papers 5: K-12/Non-MajorsConference at Track 2
19:00
30m
Paper
Are Engineering Students Motivated by Interacting With Simulations They Program? A Controlled Study
Conference
John Bacher North Carolina State University, Thomas Price North Carolina State University, James Skripchuk North Carolina State University, Wengran Wang North Carolina State University, Yang Shi North Carolina State University, Keith Tran North Carolina State University
19:30
30m
Paper
Coding4Therapy: Enhancing Cognitive and Socio-emotional Skills in Children with ADHD
Conference
Bianca Toto Georgia Institute of Technology, David A. Joyner Georgia Institute of Technology
20:00
30m
Paper
"Data comes from the real world": A Constructionist Approach to Mainstreaming K12 Data Science Education
Conference
Prerna Ravi Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Robert Parks Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John Masla Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hal Abelson Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cynthia Breazeal Massachusetts Institute of Technology
19:00 - 20:30
Papers 6: Intermediate CoursesConference at Track 3
19:00
30m
Paper
Investigating Students' Perspectives on the Value of Help-Seeking Resources in CS Education
Conference
Matthew Zahn North Carolina State University, Sarah Heckman North Carolina State University, Lina Battestilli North Carolina State University
19:30
30m
Paper
The Internal Internship: Enabling Novel Opportunities for Undergraduate Data Science Experiential Education
Conference
Jessica Liebowitz Brandeis University, Timothy Hickey Brandeis University
20:00
30m
Paper
Validation of an Instrument to Measure Self-Efficacy in Information Security
Conference
Joseph Tise Institute for Advancing Computing Education, Monica McGill Institute for Advancing Computing Education
19:00 - 21:00
Working GroupsConference at Working Groups
19:00
30m
Talk
AI in and for K-12 Informatics Education. Life after Generative AI.
Conference
Erik Barendsen Radboud University & Open University, Violetta Lonati University of Milan, Keith Quille TUDublin Ireland, Rukiye Altin Kiel University, Monica Divitini Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sara Hooshangi Virginia Tech, Oscar Karnalim University of Newcastle, Natalie Kiesler DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, Madison Melton UNC Charlotte, Calkin Suero Montero Uppsala University, Anna Morpurgo Università degli Studi di Milano
19:30
30m
Talk
A Survey of Undergraduate Theory of Computing Curricula
Conference
Ryan Dougherty United States Military Academy, Tim Randolph Harvey Mudd College
20:00
30m
Talk
Developing a Playbook of Equitable Grading Practices
Conference
Stephen Edwards Virginia Tech, David Largent Ball State University, J. Ben Schafer University of Northern Iowa
20:30
30m
Talk
Exploring Approaches to Assessing Student Teamwork in Undergraduate Computing Projects
Conference
Alexander Mitchell Falmouth University, Michael Scott Falmouth University, Bedour Alshaigy Uppsala University, Wendo Geraldes Instituto Federal de Goiás, Rita Garcia Unity and Victoria University of Wellington, Mirela Gutica British Columbia Institute of Technology, Hieke Keuning Utrecht University, Ellie Lovellette College of Charleston, Parthasarathy PD BITS Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus, Seán Russell University College Dublin, Sandra Schulz University of Hamburg, Xi Wu The University of Sydney
20:30 - 22:00
Convergence 3Conference at Social
20:30
90m
Social Event
Convergence (Social meetup)
Conference

20:30 - 22:00
20:30
90m
Panel
Best Practices for Hiring of Teaching Track Faculty Members
Conference
Jennifer Campbell University of Toronto, Phillip Conrad University of California, Santa Barbara, Victoria Dean Olin College of Engineering, Geoffrey Herman University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Michael Hilton Carnegie Mellon University
20:30 - 22:00
Papers 7: EquityConference at Track 2
20:30
30m
Paper
A Case for Bayesian Grading
Conference
Craig Zilles University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Matthew West University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
21:00
30m
Paper
A Faculty Initiative Addressing Gender Disparity at a Small STEM-Focused University: A Case Study
Conference
Amane Takeuchi University of Toronto, Aditya Khan University of Toronto, Phuong Hanh Hoang University of Toronto, Jian Yun Zhuang University of Toronto, Randy J. Fortier Ontario Tech University, Mariana Shimabukuro Ontario Tech University, Michael Miljanovic Ontario Tech University, En-Shiun Annie Lee Ontario Tech University
21:30
30m
Paper
Increasing Visual Literacy With Collaborative Foraging, Annotation, Curation, and Critique
Conference
Rebecca Williams University of Maryland Baltimore County CSSE (UMBC), Afrin Unnisa Syed University of Maryland Baltimore County IS (UMBC), Krishna Vamsi Kurumaddali University of Maryland Baltimore County CSSE (UMBC)
20:30 - 22:00
20:30
90m
Panel
Challenges and Solutions for Teaching Decomposition and Planning Skills in CS1
Conference
Eliane Wiese University of Utah, James Finnie-Ansley The University of Auckland, Rodrigo Silva Duran Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul, Kathryn Cunningham University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mehmet Arif Demirtas University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
22:00 - 23:00
Papers 9: TheoryConference at Track 2
22:00
30m
Paper
Can ChatGPT pass a Theory of Computing Course?
Conference
Matei Golesteanu United States Military Academy, Garrett Vowinkel United States Military Academy, Ryan Dougherty United States Military Academy
22:30
30m
Paper
Hash Table Notional Machines: A Comparison of 2D and 3D Representations
Conference
Colleen M. Lewis University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Craig S. Miller DePaul University, Johan Jeuring Utrecht University, Janice Pearce Berea College, Andrew Petersen University of Toronto
22:00 - 23:00
Posters 2Conference at Track 3
22:00
15m
Poster
Cybersecurity Pedagogy: Exploration Of Effective Teaching Methods For Engaging Middle School Learners
Conference
Brenda Chavez North Carolina State University, Madison Thomas North Carolina State University, Erynn Elmore NC State University, Veronica Catete North Carolina State University
22:15
15m
Poster
Investigating the Needs of Middle School Educators in Teaching Artificial Intelligence
Conference
Danielle Boulden North Carolina State University, Jessica Vandenberg North Carolina State University, Alex Goslen North Carolina State University, Veronica Catete North Carolina State University, Wookhee Min North Carolina State University, Bradford Mott North Carolina State University
22:30
15m
Poster
Leveraging Large Language Models for Automated Assessment of Elementary Students’ Block-Based Narrative Programs
Conference
Anisha Gupta North Carolina State University, Robert Monahan North Carolina State University, Jessica Vandenberg North Carolina State University, Andy Smith North Carolina State University, Rasha Elsayed WestEd, Kimkinyona Fox WestEd, James Minogue NC State University, Kevin Oliver North Carolina State University, Aleata Hubbard Cheuoua WestEd, Cathy Ringstaff WestEd, Bradford Mott North Carolina State University
22:45
15m
Poster
Towards Computing Education for Lifelong Learners: Exploring Computational Thinking Unplugged Approaches
Conference
Friday Joseph Agbo Willamette University, Connor Everetts Willamette University
23:00 - 23:30
Conference Wrap-UpConference at Track 1