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Forumsphere.Com, Nicholas Scott Gatehouse, Sam Robert Rastovich
Forumsphere.Com, Nicholas Scott Gatehouse, Sam Robert Rastovich
Computer Science and Software Engineering
We live in the Age of Information & Technology where social media has become an integral part of our society. Social media platforms such as Facebook help bring people and ideas together in one place. However, currently there is no centralized hub on the internet that is geared towards individual college campuses. Our goal is to create an environment that promotes structured and productive discussion between students, alumni, and staff. A platform like ours is needed to bring a campus closer if the community is willing and able to help one another.
There are other platforms that focus on social …
Polycommit: Building Better Habits Through Gamification, Elliot Fiske
Polycommit: Building Better Habits Through Gamification, Elliot Fiske
Master's Theses
Computer-assisted learning is older than Turing machines, and constantly evolves as technology improves. While some teachers are resistant to using technology in the classroom, “e-learning” techniques are becoming more common in almost every school, from K-12 to universities. As technology becomes more widespread, it becomes crucial to examine the various methodologies of computer-assisted learning and find the techniques that are most effective.
This paper explores the effectiveness of one such methodology, spaced repetition. This technique applies to homework assignments available to students online. We include an exploration of several existing apps that use this technique, and introduce our own novel …