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Using learning style data in an introductory computer science course

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Because learning styles affect how students approach new material, a deeper comprehension of these styles can help professors enhance student learning experiences. In this paper we discuss how learning style data can be used to help guide student study habits and instructional strategies. Additionally, we examine whether or not there is a correlation between learning style and academic performance in an introductory computer science course.

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        cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
        ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 31, Issue 1
        March 1999
        370 pages
        ISSN:0097-8418
        DOI:10.1145/384266
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        • cover image ACM Conferences
          SIGCSE '99: The proceedings of the thirtieth SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
          March 1999
          383 pages
          ISBN:1581130856
          DOI:10.1145/299649
          • Chairmen:
          • Jane Prey,
          • Bob Noonan

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