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Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems, Volume 8

Proceedings of the 2016 Federated Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems

A blended learning model for practical sessions

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15439/2016F432

Citation: Proceedings of the 2016 Federated Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, M. Ganzha, L. Maciaszek, M. Paprzycki (eds). ACSIS, Vol. 8, pages 903–912 ()

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Abstract. We describe an education model that was developed and put in place to improve student engagement and attainment in a first year undergraduate programming course.

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