This work presents a large scale literature review on the question of what a laboratory in
computer science is. This question arises since computer science has different traditions …

As part of a wide-ranging phenomenographic study of computing teachers, we explored
their varying understandings of the lab practical class and discovered four distinct categories …

For decades, computing educators have discussed structured laboratory exercises as part of
coursework. Often called" closed labs", formal laboratory sessions promote active learning …

The integration of practice-related aspects in pre-service informatics teacher education is an
essential part in future teachers' qualifications. To further promote opportunities for teaching …

Having recently participated in the Doctoral Consortium of the Australasian Computing
Education Conference, I was struck by the core methodological challenges faced by …

Curriculum committees of the Association for Computing Machinery(ACM) have recently
advocated the use of laboratories in computer science curricula. There is much interest in …

This paper explores various aspects of the use of laboratories in teaching Computer
Science. The foIlowing six topics are discussed in detail: i scope of courses, ii relationship …

Laboratory education plays a prominent role in the education of engineers and scientists for
the practical knowledge and research skill sets they impart. The cost of laboratory set up can …

As part of a wide-ranging phenomenographic study of computing teachers, we explored
their varying understandings of the lab practical class and discovered four distinct categories …

Research methodology is a quintessential component of science, but methods differ greatly
between sciences. In computing, methods are borrowed from many fields, which causes …