Writing the abstract for your paper can be one of the hardest things to do. Most readers who get past your title will scan your abstract to decide if they want to continue. The goal is clear, then. You want to hook the reader with a summary of your work that is compelling and accurate. And short. How to balance it all?
When it comes to teaching computer science, especially in introductory computer science courses, I find that the main challenge is how to teach the subject’s underlying concepts. This is where puzzle-based education can play a key role.
These are the results after changing the way I delivered tutorials to students as a teaching assistant, and my suggestions on how to improve their learning for upcoming semesters.
How I reshaped the tutorials I gave as a TA using active learning methods. Here is how I planned these sessions and adapted them for online delivery during the pandemic.
For more insight into my background, you can browse my papers & academic works.