Participation in classroom settings decreases with class size and di-versity, thus creating passive modes of learning, due to feelings of shyness, peer pressure, and the like. Computing technology can help by creating a safe haven for student participation, but the successful introduction of tools into the class-room, already a dynamic and tool-rich setting, presents challenges. We describe the design of ActiveClass, an application for encouraging in-class participation. This system has been used in two sections of a second course in computer pro-gramming, providing a rich source of insight into technology-mediated learning and how technology molds student life.

Pre-2018 CSE ID: CS2002-0715