The Design of a High School Computer Science Learning Platform based on Student Modelling: Facilitating Classes without a Qualified Computer Science Teacher in the Netherlands

Abstract

Dutch secundary schools struggle to find computer science teachers, and employed computer science teachers are retiring. Co-Teach Informatica facilitates computer science education for schools that do not have a qualified teacher. To facilitate their education, an innovative learning platform will be developed. Aside from offering learning materials, exercises and communication with teaching assistants, the platform will support learners and teachers by giving them insight in the learning progress of the learners. Using a knowledge graph with connected learning goals and activities, a student model can be build. This poster introduces the design and research plans for this project. The first experiment will take place in the beginning of 2023, when high school learners will use a prototype of the platform for multiple weeks.