ICER 2025
Sun 3 - Wed 6 August 2025 Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
ICER 2025 (series) / The University of Virginia /

Room information: Grove Ballroom I+II

VenueThe University of Virginia
Room nameGrove Ballroom I+II
Floor0
Room Information

At Kimpton The Forum Hotel

Program

This program is tentative and subject to change.

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Mon 4 Aug

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08:45 - 09:15
Opening PresentationCatering at Grove Ballroom I+II
09:15 - 10:30
A: University Computing StudentsResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
09:15
25m
Talk
Understanding and Improving Student Note-Taking in Live Coding Lectures
Research Papers
Daniel Manesh Virginia Tech, Tong Wu Virginia Tech, Yan Chen Virginia Tech, USA, Sang Won Lee Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
09:40
25m
Talk
Do CS Undergraduates Show Evidence of a Security Mindset without Formal Coursework? An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Research Papers
Michelle Jensen University of Wisconsin - Madison, Matthew Berland University of Wisconsin - Madison, Rahul Chatterjee University of Wisconsin-Madison
10:05
25m
Talk
Needles in a Haystack: Student Struggles with Working on Large Code Bases
Research Papers
Anshul Shah University of California, San Diego, Thomas Rexin University of California, San Diego, Anya Chernova University of California, San Diego, Gonzalo Allen-Perez University of California, San Diego, William G. Griswold University of California San Diego, Gerald Soosairaj University of California, San Diego
11:20 - 12:35
B: Teaching ConsiderationsResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
11:20
25m
Talk
Analyzing High School CS Teachers’ Likelihood of Attrition
Research Papers
Mariam Saffar Perez University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Colleen M. Lewis University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Rebecca Hinze-Pifer University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
11:45
25m
Talk
Lessons from Designing a Course and Platform for Teaching Qualitative Analysis Experientially in a Large Course-Based Community Consultancy
Research Papers
Dustin Palea University of California, Santa Cruz, Elijah Kirby UC Santa Cruz, Madison Gruender UC Santa Cruz, Bryan Min University of California San Diego, Jessalyn Wang , David Lee University of California, Santa Cruz
12:10
25m
Talk
Validation of the Critical Reflection and Agency in Computing Index: Do Computing Ethics Courses Make a Difference?
Research Papers
Aadarsh Padiyath University of Michigan, Casey Fiesler University of Colorado Boulder, Mark Guzdial University of Michigan, Barbara Ericson University of Michigan
14:00 - 14:50
C: Secondary School Student ExperienceResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
14:00
25m
Talk
Predicting Middle and High School Students' Intentions to Pursue CS from their Communal and Agentic Goal Affordances and Endorsements
Research Papers
Joseph Tise Institute for Advancing Computing Education, Monica McGill Institute for Advancing Computing Education
14:25
25m
Talk
Exploring Student-Perceived Dimensions of Authenticity in High School Computer Science
Research Papers
Caryn Tran Northwestern University, Max Kanwal Stanford University, Kristin Fasiang Northwestern University, Eleanor O'Rourke Northwestern University
15:40 - 16:30
D: GenAI Use and LiteracyResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
15:40
25m
Talk
Generative AI Access, Usage, and Perceptions: An Empirical Comparison of Computing Students In The United States and Bangladesh
Research Papers
Summit Haque Oregon State University, USA, Chris Hundhausen Oregon State University, USA
16:05
25m
Talk
AI Literacy in K-12 and Higher Education in the Wake of Generative AI: An Integrative Review
Research Papers
Xingjian Gu University of Michigan, Barbara Ericson University of Michigan
16:30 - 17:00
Lightning TalksLightning Talks and Posters at Grove Ballroom I+II

Tue 5 Aug

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09:00 - 09:15
AnnouncementsCatering at Grove Ballroom I+II
09:15 - 10:30
E: (Mis)conceptions in programmingResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
09:15
25m
Talk
Misconceptions in Programming: Intuitive Reasoning and Tracing Task Performance Across Experience Levels
Research Papers
Morten Bastian Kiel University, Andreas Mühling Kiel University
09:40
25m
Talk
Is “notDone” the Same As “!done”? The Effect of Different Ways for Expressing Negation
Research Papers
Aviad Baron , Dror Feitelson Hebrew University
10:05
25m
Talk
Surveying Upper-Secondary Teachers on Programming Misconceptions
Research Papers
Luca Chiodini USI Lugano, Joey Bevilacqua USI Lugano, Matthias Hauswirth USI Lugano
11:20 - 12:35
F: Assessment part 1Research Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
11:20
25m
Talk
Rubric Is All You Need: Improving LLM-based Code Evaluation With Question-Specific Rubrics
Research Papers
Aditya Pathak BITS Pilani, Rachit Gandhi BITS Pilani, Vaibhav Uttam BITS Pilani, Arnav Ramamoorthy BITS Pilani, Pratyush Ghosh BITS Pilani, Shreyash Verma BITS Pilani, Aditya Mittal BITS Pilani, Aashna Ased BITS Pilani, Chirag Khatri BITS Pilani, Yashwanth Nakka BITS Pilani, Aaryan Raj Jindal BITS Pilani, Devansh BITS Pilani, Jagat Sesh Challa BITS Pilani, Dhruv Kumar BITS Pilani
11:45
25m
Talk
Difficulty Generating Factors for Context-free Language Construction Assignments
Research Papers
Florian Schmalstieg Ruhr University Bochum, Marko Schmellenkamp Ruhr University Bochum, Jakob Schwerter TU Dortmund University, Thomas Zeume Ruhr University Bochum
12:10
25m
Talk
Evaluating Programming Assignments and Compile-and-Run Prompts in CS1 by Observing Student Programming Behaviors
Research Papers
Marcus Gubanyi University of Nebraska, Leen-Kiat Soh University of Nebraska-Lincoln
14:00 - 14:50
G: Perspectives on GenAIResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
14:00
25m
Talk
"That’s Not the Way I Would Explain It': A Teacher-Researcher’s Autoethnography of Learning to Program With ChatGPT
Research Papers
Abbey Gandhi Carleton University, Kasia Muldner Carleton University
14:25
25m
Talk
To Be, or to Be Otherwise? Silicon Souls in Search of Dasein and Authentic Human Engagement in the Age of Generative AI
Research Papers
Maria Kallia University of Glasgow
15:40 - 16:55
H: Computing In ContextResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
15:40
25m
Talk
Improving Spatial Abilities -- Educational Robotics versus Turtle Geometry
Research Papers
Urs Hauser ETH Zurich, Elsbeth Stern ETH Zurich, Dennis Komm ETH Zurich
16:05
25m
Talk
Exploring the Interplay Between Learning Programming and Probability Simultaneously: A Case Study of a 9th–Grade Student
Research Papers
Sindre M. S. Nordvoll University of Oslo, Ragnhild Kobro Runde University of Oslo, Quintin Cutts University of Glasgow, UK, Dag Sjøberg University of Oslo
DOI
16:30
25m
Talk
Comparisons between and Trends among Integrated Computing Activities Designed by Teachers and Researchers
Research Papers
Lauren Margulieux Georgia State University, Marya Rahimi Georgia State University, Yin-Chan Liao Georgia State University, Nooshin Haddadian Georgia State University, Miranda Parker San Diego State University, Brendan Calandra Georgia State University

Wed 6 Aug

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09:00 - 09:15
AnnouncementsCatering at Grove Ballroom I+II
09:15 - 10:30
I: Student Beliefs and ApproachesResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
09:15
25m
Talk
Creating an Instrument to Measure Undergraduate Computer Science Students’ Self-Efficacy in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Preliminary Validity and Reliability Evidence
Research Papers
Priyadharshini Ganapathy Prasad University of Florida, Karthikeyan Umapathy University of North Florida, Albert Ritzhaupt University of Florida, Amanpreet Kapoor University of Florida, USA
09:40
25m
Talk
Relationships Between Computing Students' Characteristics, Help-Seeking Approaches, and Help-Seeking Behavior in Introductory Courses and Beyond
Research Papers
Shao-Heng Ko Duke University, Matthew Zahn North Carolina State University, Kristin Stephens-Martinez Duke University, Yesenia Velasco Duke University, Lina Battestilli North Carolina State University, Sarah Heckman North Carolina State University
10:05
25m
Talk
Interactive Effects of Prior Experience and Gender on Self-Efficacy and Achievement in CS1
Research Papers
Khushi Malik University of Toronto, Amber Richardson University of Toronto Mississauga, Michelle Craig University of Toronto, Andrew Petersen University of Toronto Mississauga
11:20 - 12:35
J: Assessment part 2Research Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
11:20
25m
Talk
A Generalized Framework for Describing Question Randomization
Research Papers
Romina Mahinpei Princeton University, Iris Xu University of British Columbia, Steve Wolfman University of British Columbia, Firas Moosvi University of British Columbia Okanagan
11:45
25m
Talk
Frequent Testing vs. Second-chance Testing: An Exploration
Research Papers
Geoffrey Herman University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Kajal Patel University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Chinny Emeka University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Craig Zilles University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Matthew West University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
12:10
25m
Talk
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Syntax Exercises in an Introductory Python Course
Research Papers
Kathleen Isenegger University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Salma El Otmani Duke University, John Edwards Utah State University , Colleen M. Lewis University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
14:00 - 14:50
K: School Student ConceptionsResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
14:00
25m
Talk
Unplugged, Scratch, and Python: Tracing Primary Students’ Preconceptions of Programming Structures
Research Papers
Katrin Kunz Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology, University of Tübingen; LEAD Graduate School & Research Network, Tim Wenzel Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology, University of Tübingen, Jana Wacker Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology, University of Tübingen, Katerina Tsarava Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology, University of Tübingen; LEAD Graduate School & Research Network
14:25
25m
Talk
Dreaming of Difference: Imagining the Future of CS Education Pedagogy with Secondary Students
Research Papers
Jayne Everson University of Washington, Rotem Landesman University of Washington, Megumi Kivuva University of Washington, Seattle, Amy Ko University of Washington
15:20 - 16:10
L: Student Behaviours with GenAIResearch Papers at Grove Ballroom I+II
15:20
25m
Talk
The Effects of GitHub Copilot on Computing Students' Programming Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Processes in Brownfield Coding Tasks
Research Papers
Md Istiak Hossain Shihab Oregon State University, USA, Chris Hundhausen Oregon State University, USA, Ahsun Tariq Oregon State University, Summit Haque Oregon State University, USA, Yunhan Qiao Oregon State University, Brian Mulanda Wise Oregon State University, Christopher Sanchez Oregon State University
15:45
25m
Talk
 How Do Novice Programmers Solve Code-Tracing Problems When ChatGPT Is Available? A Qualitative Analysis.
Research Papers
Elmira Adeeb Carleton University, Kasia Muldner Carleton University
16:10 - 17:00
Awards and Closing PresentationCatering at Grove Ballroom I+II

Mon 4 Aug

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Room8:00309:003010:003011:003012:003013:003014:003015:003016:0030
Grove Ballroom I+II

Catering

Opening Presentation

Research Papers

A: University Computing Students

Research Papers

B: Teaching Considerations

Research Papers

C: Secondary School Student Experience

Research Papers

D: GenAI Use and Literacy

Lightning Talks and Posters

Lightning Talks

Tue 5 Aug

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Room9:003010:003011:003012:003013:003014:003015:003016:0030
Grove Ballroom I+II

Catering

Announcements

Research Papers

E: (Mis)conceptions in programming

Research Papers

F: Assessment part 1

Research Papers

G: Perspectives on GenAI

Research Papers

H: Computing In Context

Wed 6 Aug

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Room9:003010:003011:003012:003013:003014:003015:003016:0030
Grove Ballroom I+II

Catering

Announcements

Research Papers

I: Student Beliefs and Approaches

Research Papers

J: Assessment part 2

Research Papers

K: School Student Conceptions

Research Papers

L: Student Behaviours with GenAI

Catering

Awards and Closing Presentation

Mon 4 Aug

Displayed time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) change

Room9:0015304510:0015304511:0015304512:0015304513:0015304514:0015304515:0015304516:00153045
Grove Ballroom I+II
ICER Research Papers
Understanding and Improving Student Note-Taking in Live Coding Lectures
09:15 - 09:40
ICER Research Papers
Do CS Undergraduates Show Evidence of a Security Mindset without Formal ...
09:40 - 10:05
ICER Research Papers
Needles in a Haystack: Student Struggles with Working on Large Code Bases
10:05 - 10:30
ICER Research Papers
Analyzing High School CS Teachers’ Likelihood of Attrition
11:20 - 11:45
ICER Research Papers
Lessons from Designing a Course and Platform for Teaching Qualitative A ...
11:45 - 12:10
ICER Research Papers
Validation of the Critical Reflection and Agency in Computing Index: Do ...
12:10 - 12:35
ICER Research Papers
Predicting Middle and High School Students' Intentions to Pursue CS fro ...
14:00 - 14:25
ICER Research Papers
Exploring Student-Perceived Dimensions of Authenticity in High School C ...
14:25 - 14:50
ICER Research Papers
Generative AI Access, Usage, and Perceptions: An Empirical Comparison o ...
15:40 - 16:05
ICER Research Papers
AI Literacy in K-12 and Higher Education in the Wake of Generative AI: ...
16:05 - 16:30

Tue 5 Aug

Displayed time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) change

Room9:0015304510:0015304511:0015304512:0015304513:0015304514:0015304515:0015304516:00153045
Grove Ballroom I+II
ICER Research Papers
Misconceptions in Programming: Intuitive Reasoning and Tracing Task Per ...
09:15 - 09:40
ICER Research Papers
Is “notDone” the Same As “!done”? The Effect of Different Ways for Expr ...
09:40 - 10:05
ICER Research Papers
Surveying Upper-Secondary Teachers on Programming Misconceptions
10:05 - 10:30
ICER Research Papers
Rubric Is All You Need: Improving LLM-based Code Evaluation With Questi ...
11:20 - 11:45
ICER Research Papers
Difficulty Generating Factors for Context-free Language Construction As ...
11:45 - 12:10
ICER Research Papers
Evaluating Programming Assignments and Compile-and-Run Prompts in CS1 b ...
12:10 - 12:35
ICER Research Papers
"That’s Not the Way I Would Explain It': A Teacher-Researcher’s Autoeth ...
14:00 - 14:25
ICER Research Papers
To Be, or to Be Otherwise? Silicon Souls in Search of Dasein and Authen ...
14:25 - 14:50
ICER Research Papers
Improving Spatial Abilities -- Educational Robotics versus Turtle Geometry
15:40 - 16:05
ICER Research Papers
Exploring the Interplay Between Learning Programming and Probability Si ...
16:05 - 16:30
ICER Research Papers
Comparisons between and Trends among Integrated Computing Activities De ...
16:30 - 16:55

Wed 6 Aug

Displayed time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) change

Room9:0015304510:0015304511:0015304512:0015304513:0015304514:0015304515:0015304516:00153045
Grove Ballroom I+II
ICER Research Papers
Creating an Instrument to Measure Undergraduate Computer Science Studen ...
09:15 - 09:40
ICER Research Papers
Relationships Between Computing Students' Characteristics, Help-Seeking ...
09:40 - 10:05
ICER Research Papers
Interactive Effects of Prior Experience and Gender on Self-Efficacy and ...
10:05 - 10:30
ICER Research Papers
A Generalized Framework for Describing Question Randomization
11:20 - 11:45
ICER Research Papers
Frequent Testing vs. Second-chance Testing: An Exploration
11:45 - 12:10
ICER Research Papers
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Syntax Exercises in an Introductory Py ...
12:10 - 12:35
ICER Research Papers
Unplugged, Scratch, and Python: Tracing Primary Students’ Preconception ...
14:00 - 14:25
ICER Research Papers
Dreaming of Difference: Imagining the Future of CS Education Pedagogy w ...
14:25 - 14:50
ICER Research Papers
The Effects of GitHub Copilot on Computing Students' Programming Effect ...
15:20 - 15:45
ICER Research Papers
How Do Novice Programmers Solve Code-Tracing Problems When ChatGPT Is ...
15:45 - 16:10