"Is Computer Science the Right Study Program for Me?": Concept Development of a Mobile Self-Reflection App for Prospective University Students

Sarah Aragon-Hahner, Sophia Sakel, Sven Strickroth

2023

Abstract

Online self-assessments (OSAs) are common tools for university orientation. Usually, OSAs are multiplechoice tests giving prospective students a recommendation on their suitability for the selected study program. However, they lack true “self-assessment”, which is essential for informed decision-making. To better understand users’ requirements of OSAs, we interviewed two experts, evaluated our university’s current computer science OSA (N = 228), and conducted a survey with first-semester students (N = 51). The results highlight the importance of self-reflection and social exchange in study choices. Moreover, users expressed a wish for flexible and personalized content. On this basis, we conceptualized a mobile OSA app including the features that were rated most positively in the pre-studies. The app allows for flexible use by providing micro-content in a clip format. In a first proof-of-concept study (N = 11) the app was perceived as helpful and easy to use. Moreover, users highlighted the concept’s potential to stimulate self-reflection.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Aragon-Hahner S., Sakel S. and Strickroth S. (2023). "Is Computer Science the Right Study Program for Me?": Concept Development of a Mobile Self-Reflection App for Prospective University Students. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-641-5, SciTePress, pages 163-171. DOI: 10.5220/0011641400003470

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu23,
author={Sarah Aragon-Hahner and Sophia Sakel and Sven Strickroth},
title={"Is Computer Science the Right Study Program for Me?": Concept Development of a Mobile Self-Reflection App for Prospective University Students},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2023},
pages={163-171},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011641400003470},
isbn={978-989-758-641-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - "Is Computer Science the Right Study Program for Me?": Concept Development of a Mobile Self-Reflection App for Prospective University Students
SN - 978-989-758-641-5
AU - Aragon-Hahner S.
AU - Sakel S.
AU - Strickroth S.
PY - 2023
SP - 163
EP - 171
DO - 10.5220/0011641400003470
PB - SciTePress