Brent Glen Charles Crane

Brent Crane is a graduate student at Dalhousie University in the Faculty of Computer Science. He is currently pursuing his master's in computer science, with a focus on computer science education. His research is currently in the areas of introductory computer programming and creative coding.

Publications

Cognitive Apprenticeship and Artificial Intelligence Coding Assistants
Cognitive Apprenticeship and Artificial Intelligence Coding Assistants
Eric Poitras, Brent Glen Charles Crane, David Dempsey, Tavis A. Bragg, Angela A. Siegel, Michael Pin-Chuan Lin. © 2024. 21 pages.
The aim of this chapter is to examine the impact that AI coding assistants have on the manner in which novice programmers learn to read, write, and revise code. These discussions...
The Role of Self-Efficacy in Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Computing Education
The Role of Self-Efficacy in Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Computing Education
Eric Poitras, Raghav Sampangi, Brent Glen Charles Crane. © 2023. 25 pages.
This chapter outlines a conceptual framework for the relationship between student self-efficacy and sense of belonging in computing education. The proposed framework assumes the...
The Applications of Learning Analytics to Enhance Learning and Engagement in Introductory Programming Instruction
The Applications of Learning Analytics to Enhance Learning and Engagement in Introductory Programming Instruction
Eric Poitras, David Dempsey, Brent Glen Charles Crane, Shelly Simpson, Angela A. Siegel. © 2023. 20 pages.
This chapter explores how learning analytics can enhance learning and teaching in large scale, introductory programming courses. More specifically, it examines analytical...