Can participation in a hackathon impact the motivation of software engineering students? A preliminary case study analysis
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| author | Araújo, Allysson Allex Kalinowski, Marcos Baldassarre, Maria Teresa |
| author_facet | Araújo, Allysson Allex Kalinowski, Marcos Baldassarre, Maria Teresa |
| contents | [Background] Hackathons are increasingly gaining prominence in Software Engineering (SE) education, lauded for their ability to elevate students' skill sets. [Objective] This paper investigates whether hackathons can impact the motivation of SE students. [Method] We conducted an evaluative case study assessing students' motivations before and after a hackathon, combining quantitative analysis using the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) and qualitative coding of open-ended responses. [Results] Pre-hackathon findings reveal a diverse range of motivations with an overall acceptance, while post-hackathon responses highlight no statistically significant shift in participants' perceptions. Qualitative findings uncovered themes related to networking, team dynamics, and skill development. From a practical perspective, our findings highlight the potential of hackathons to impact participants' motivation. [Conclusion] While our study enhances the comprehension of hackathons as a motivational tool, it also underscores the need for further exploration of psychometric dimensions in SE educational research. |
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| spellingShingle | Can participation in a hackathon impact the motivation of software engineering students? A preliminary case study analysis Araújo, Allysson Allex Kalinowski, Marcos Baldassarre, Maria Teresa Software Engineering [Background] Hackathons are increasingly gaining prominence in Software Engineering (SE) education, lauded for their ability to elevate students' skill sets. [Objective] This paper investigates whether hackathons can impact the motivation of SE students. [Method] We conducted an evaluative case study assessing students' motivations before and after a hackathon, combining quantitative analysis using the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) and qualitative coding of open-ended responses. [Results] Pre-hackathon findings reveal a diverse range of motivations with an overall acceptance, while post-hackathon responses highlight no statistically significant shift in participants' perceptions. Qualitative findings uncovered themes related to networking, team dynamics, and skill development. From a practical perspective, our findings highlight the potential of hackathons to impact participants' motivation. [Conclusion] While our study enhances the comprehension of hackathons as a motivational tool, it also underscores the need for further exploration of psychometric dimensions in SE educational research. |
| title | Can participation in a hackathon impact the motivation of software engineering students? A preliminary case study analysis |
| topic | Software Engineering |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.05339 |