Sat 21 Feb 2026 15:30 - 18:30 at Meeting Room 241-242 - Tutorial

While generative AI has demonstrated potential for personalized learning, concerns have emerged about the risk of student overreliance, such as submitting the AI-generated code without even reading it. Parsons puzzles, which require students to arrange mixed-up code blocks into the correct sequence, can promote cognitive engagement. We developed a free tool that delivers personalized Parsons puzzles to support students who struggle while writing short code solutions. This tool is embedded in a free ebook platform, Runestone Academy. Runestone has over 90 free ebooks for computing and math classes and was used by over 80,000 students in 2024-2025. The tool supports two programming languages: Python and Java. In this workshop, we will guide instructors through the use of Runestone, how to create personalized Parsons puzzles, and how to create, review, and grade assignments.

Sat 21 Feb

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