title: Using open-source solutions to teach computing skills for student research.
abstract: A course that relies on open-source software for teaching introductory computer programming and Web development to psychology graduate and advanced undergraduate students is described. The rationale, content, learning goals and outcomes of the course are described, along with the specific software used. The advantages of relying on open-source solutions rather than commercial software for implementing such a course are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA. dallbrit@depaul.edu
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Allbritton
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003201:Computers; D003205:Computing Methodologies; D004500:Education, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D007254:Information Science / Q000193:education*; D011584:Psychology / Q000193:education; D012106:Research / Q000295:instrumentation; D012107:Research Design; D012984:Software; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods