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Applying techniques from foreign language teaching to computer science
Derrick, A.; Britton, C.; Sapsford-Francis, J. (University of Hertfordshire, 1993)As increasingly large numbers of students enter higher education, it is necessary to rethink teaching strategies and the allocation of resources to cope with class sizes that are well over the three figure mark. In the ... -
Are there any parallels between object-oriented system development and other branches of engineering?
Mayes, A.; Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1992)The task of a software developer is to produce systems which can adapt to changing requirements. Object-oriented methods attempt to manage the complexity of the system by using encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism ... -
Automated Feedback for a Computer-Adaptive Test: A Case Study.
Lilley, M.; Barker, T.; Britton, C. (Loughborough University, 2005)This paper reports on an empirical study regarding the generation of automated feedback for a computer-adaptive test (CAT) application. In the study reported here, two groups of Computer Science undergraduate students ... -
Coding or comprehension? The essence of software system design
Loomes, M.; Britton, C.; Taylor, P.N. (University of Hertfordshire, 1993)Throughout the disciplines of engineering, modelling and simulation are generally considered as important components of any modern designer's tool kit. They allow the powerful mechanisms of abstraction, decomposition and ... -
The Cognitive Dimensions of an Artifact vis-a-vis Individual Human Users : Studies with Notations for the Temporal
Kutar, M.; Nehaniv, C.L.; Britton, C.; Jones, S. (2001)Cognitive Technology explores ways in which the cognitive fit between people and technology may be optimized. If this goal is to be achieved we will require methods of assessing tools and information arftifacts in order ... -
Cognitive Dimensions of Notations: Design Tools for Cognitive Technology
Blackwell, A.F.; Britton, C.; Cox, A.; Green, T.; Gurr, C.; Kadoda, G.; Kutar, M.; Loomes, M.J.; Nehaniv, C.L.; Petre, M.; Roast, C.; Roe, C.; Wong, A.; Young, R.M. (2001)The Cognitive Dimensions of Notations framework has been created to assist the designers of notational systems and information artifacts to evaluate their designs with respect to the impact that they will have on the users ... -
A Comparison of Empirical Study and Cognitive Dimensions Analysis in the Evaluation of UML Diagrams
Kutar, M.; Britton, C.; Barker, T. (2002)It is important that all those who use representations of a system during the development process can clearly understand the representations that are used. Research has shown that structure plays an important role in whether ... -
Computer adaptive assessment and its use in the development of a student model for blended learning
Barker, T.; Lilley, Mariana; Britton, C. (2006)This paper presents an overview of our work on the--development and testing of an automated feedback tool based on Computer-Adaptive Testing. Computer-adaptive tests (CATs) are software applications that adapt the presentation ... -
Computer science and problem solving: encouraging self-directed learning with large classes
Sapsford-Francis, J.; Britton, C.; Brown, J. (University of Hertfordshire, 1993)Our current students will be professionals during a period of massibe change. As Engel (1991) points out, for such students self-directed learning is likely to be a necessity. Higher education is itself in a state of flux. ... -
Creating multimedia learning applications in a further education environment
Barker, T.; Jones, S.; Britton, C.; Messer, D.J. (University of Hertfordshire, 1997)This report describes the development of a large multimedia learning application within a Further Education environment. It looks primarily at the underlying processes used in the design, implementation and evaluation. The ... -
The creation of task-based differentiated learning materials for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Barker, T.; Jones, S.; Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1997)Horizon is a European funded project whose aim is to increase employment opportunities for students with disabilities or learning difficulties. A working cafe/ restaurant (Cafe Horizon) has been established in East London, ... -
The development and application of multimedia in learning: a survey of literature
Barker, T.; Jones, S.; Britton, C.; Messer, D.J. (University of Hertfordshire, 1997)Multimedia applications used in education and training are a relatively recent phenomenon. The development and use of multimedia has been influences by many social and economic factors related to the enormous growth of ... -
The development and evaluation of a software prototype for computer adaptive testing
Lilley, Mariana; Barker, T.; Britton, C. (2004)This paper presents ongoing research at the University of Hertfordshire on the use of computer-adaptive tests (CATs) in Higher Education. A software prototype based on Item Response Theory has been developed and is described ... -
Do we still need the system life cycle?
Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1992)Since the dawn of software systems the development process has been dominated by the traditional system life cycle. This is a route map, onto which a software project fits more or less comfortably, and which prescribes the ... -
Early elicitation and definition of requirements for an interactive multimedia information system
Jones, S.; Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1995)The literature on requirements engineering contains little in the way of either theoretical guidance or empirical case studies relating to the specification of requirements for interactive multimedia information systems. ... -
Education for flexibility: transferable skills, problem solving and information management
Sapsford-Francis, J.; Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1993)In this paper we describe a problem solving course which has been devised and run in the school of Information Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire. The course aims to teach Computer Science degree students a range ... -
An empirical study of factors that affect user performance when using UML interaction diagrams
Swan, J.; Barker, T.; Britton, C.; Kutar, M. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2005)During the requirements process it is of key importance that all representations used are clearly understood by those who must use them. Therefore it is essential to ensure that those representations are presented as ... -
An Empirical Study of User Preference and Performance with UML Diagrams
Britton, C.; Kutar, M.; Anthony, S.; Barker, T.; Beecham, S.; Wilkinson, V. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2002)Elicitation and validation of user requirements depend, to a large extent, on the effectiveness of the tools and techniques used as a vehicle for discussion between developers and users during the requirements process. ... -
A first programming language for information systems students
Jefferies, A.; Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1998)Following the decision to move to a modular structure for degree courses at the University of Hertfordshire for September 1997, an Information Systems award was added to the Computer Science scheme. On considering the ... -
Formal specification and object-oriented design
Buchanan, M.; Britton, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 1991)In recent years, object-oriented design and formal specification languages have become increasingly important in the development of software systems. In this paper we use the formal specification languages OBJ1 and OBJ3 ...