Miguel Ángel García Rubio

Automatic Categorization of Introductory Programming Students using Cluster Analysis

We present the preliminary results of an ongoing study on using clustering techniques to automatically categorize the learning stage of students at the end of an introductory programming course. We have obtained some success in inferring some learning stages but work remains to be done to classify students at the intermediate levels.

Dissemination of the 2008 Financial Crisis Through the Role-Play Technique

This paper presents an application of the role-play technique for the dissemination of the causes of the financial crisis that broke out in September 2008. This group technique is a useful tool to help university students understand how this crisis started. Furthermore, it enables us to attribute responsibility to each of the parties involved. Finally, all of the above takes place in a learning environment that fosters student participation and motivation.