Debugging Assistance for Novices: A Video Repository

Beth Simon, UC San Diego
Sue Fitzgerald, Metropolitan State University
Renee McCauley, College of Charleston

Debugging can be difficult and frustrating for novice programmers. We propose forming a working group to create a set of web-based debugging tutorials that use video clips along with step-by-step written instructions to teach students how to go about debugging common novice errors.

• Application Procedures: Deadline March 26 , but we appreciate early applications.
  • Submit an application by email to Beth Simon (bsimon@cs.ucsd.edu) with the subject line Debug WG application
  • Include in that email an ATTACHMENT of a word or pdf document. This document should be a maximum 1 page, 12pt font. In that page please:
    • Tell us why you are interested in this working group.
    • Describe your background and how it will benefit the project.
    • Include a link to your web page.
• Basic Expectations of Working Group Members (this list subject to some change)
  • A few papers of background reading. (to be assigned)
  • Bring a laptop to the WG and be willing to install some video capture software (TBD).
  • Participate in a few (1-3) pre-WG VOIP meetings.
  • Prepare ahead of time sample student buggy programs.
• The Working Group Proposal