International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 9(7), pp. 297-303, September 2021

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2021.300

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Hybrid Teaching of Introductory Programming during the COVID-19 Pandemic – a Case Study

 

Tina Tian

 

Department of Computer Science, Manhattan College

E-mail: tina.tian@manhattan.edu

 

Accepted 15 September 2021

Abstract

Abstract: The paper presents a case study of teaching an introductory computer science programming class in a hybrid flexible mode at a liberal arts college during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hybrid teaching and learning model provides face-to-face learning to in-person students and simultaneously distance learning to remote learners. Asynchronous online learning tools have been adapted to aid the unconventional teaching approach. To better assess the effectiveness of student learning in the hybrid mode, an exit survey was conducted. The paper discusses participants’ responses regarding learning preferences and challenges faced in the hybrid learning mode.

 

Keywords: Introductory programming, First-year undergraduate, remote learning, hybrid teaching

Paper type: research