Test-driven development as a form of Ipsative feedback in an ODL environment

dc.contributor.author	Van Staden, Wynand J. C.
dc.contributor.author	Pilkington, Colin Leon
dc.date.accessioned	2013-05-07T09:15:53Z
dc.date.available	2013-05-07T09:15:53Z
dc.date.issued	2012-09
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9349
dc.description	ODL12 Conference paper	en
dc.description.abstract	This article considers the use of test-driven development in a programming course as an ipsative assessment technique in the open distance learning environment. Ipsative feedback in the form of test-driven development in which assignments are accompanied by test cases designed to provide feedback to the student can aid in the student’s development and understanding and provide the immediate feedback on progress that is missing from the ODL environment. The advantages of using this approach are discussed, and the approach taken to designing assignments is presented.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource ([6] leaves)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Test-driven development	en
dc.subject	Testing	en
dc.subject	Ipsative feedback	en
dc.subject	Ipsative assessment	en
dc.subject	ODL
dc.subject.ddc	378.1670285
dc.subject.lcsh	Open learning -- Evaluation -- Data processing
dc.subject.lcsh	Distance education -- Evaluation -- Data processing
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer software -- Development
dc.subject.lcsh	Students -- Self-rating of -- Data processing
dc.title	Test-driven development as a form of Ipsative feedback in an ODL environment	en
dc.type	Presentation	en
dc.description.department	Computing	en