Bridging the Gap between Project-Oriented and Exercise-Oriented Automatic Assessment Tools
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Published:2024-06-30
Issue:7
Volume:13
Page:162
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ISSN:2073-431X
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Container-title:Computers
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Computers
Author:
Cipriano Bruno Pereira1ORCID, Baltazar Bernardo1ORCID, Fachada Nuno12ORCID, Vourvopoulos Athanasios3ORCID, Alves Pedro1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. ECATI, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal 2. COPELABS, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal 3. Institute for Systems and Robotics—Lisboa, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Abstract
In this study, we present the DP Plugin for IntelliJ IDEA, designed to extend the Drop Project (DP) Automatic Assessment Tool (AAT) by making it more suitable for handling small exercises in exercise-based learning environments. Our aim was to address the limitations of DP in supporting small assignments while retaining its strengths in project-based learning. The plugin leverages DP’s REST API to streamline the submission process, integrating assignment instructions and feedback directly within the IDE. A student survey conducted during the 2022/23 academic year revealed a positive reception, highlighting benefits such as time efficiency and ease of use. Students also provided valuable feedback, leading to various improvements that have since been integrated into the plugin. Despite these promising results, the study is limited by the relatively small percentage of survey respondents. Our findings suggest that an IDE plugin can significantly improve the usability of project-oriented AATs for small exercises, informing the development of future educational tools suitable for mixed project-based and exercise-based learning environments.
Funder
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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