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  • Educational Technology

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  • Automated Feedback Systems (AFSs) offer immediate, remote feedback for code-based coursework, crucial for modern education.
  • Existing AFSs often provide limited feedback (scores, pass/fail), hindering deep learning.
  • There's a need for AFSs that deliver high-quality, formative feedback to enhance student engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose TAFFIES, a framework for developing AFSs that generate high-quality, tailored feedback.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an AFS developed using TAFFIES in an introductory computer science course.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an AFS using the TAFFIES framework for an introductory databases class.
  • Deployed the AFS to provide feedback and marking for 160 students.
  • Collected data through reflective practice, student evaluations, and peer teacher focus groups.

Main Results:

  • The TAFFIES-developed AFS resulted in zero grade challenges, marking errors, or fairness concerns.
  • Student feedback was universally positive, with reported increases in motivation.
  • The system successfully provided high-quality, tailored feedback to students.

Conclusions:

  • The TAFFIES framework effectively scaffolds the development of AFSs that deliver superior feedback.
  • TAFFIES-based AFSs can enhance student motivation and reduce administrative burden in computer science education.
  • The study highlights the potential of well-designed AFSs to improve the learning experience and assessment process.