Hackathons as Community-Based Learning: a Case Study.
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| Title: | Hackathons as Community-Based Learning: a Case Study. |
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| 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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