Hackathons as Community-Based Learning: a Case Study.

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Title:	Hackathons as Community-Based Learning: a Case Study.
Authors:	Lara, Miguel¹ milara@csumb.edu, Lockwood, Kate² aklockwood@stthomas.edu
Source:	TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning. Sep2016, Vol. 60 Issue 5, p486-495. 10p.
Subject Terms:	Computer programming, Computer programmers, Programming software, Systems development
Company/Entity:	California State University, Monterey Bay
Abstract:	The article describes a case study on hackathons as community-based learning. Topics discussed include the most common elements that characterize hackathons as a computer-programming event and some reasons for the popularity of hackathons. Information is also presented on a hackathon called the Ideas of March conducted by the Computer Science program at California State University (CSU) Monterey Bay every spring since 2012.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article describes a case study on hackathons as community-based learning. Topics discussed include the most common elements that characterize hackathons as a computer-programming event and some reasons for the popularity of hackathons. Information is also presented on a hackathon called the Ideas of March conducted by the Computer Science program at California State University (CSU) Monterey Bay every spring since 2012.
ISSN:	87563894
DOI:	10.1007/s11528-016-0101-0