Barnard Computer Science Seminar

Barnard Computer Science

Cognitive Design Principles for Programming Tools, Computer Science Seminar, Will Crichton (Brown University)

Barnard College - Milstein 516 and Zoom

Talk Title: Cognitive Design Principles for Programming ToolsAbstract: Programming tools designed for people ought to derive from human-centered principles: how we think and how we learn. My research is about translating concepts from psychology into practical insights for designing programming tools. In this talk, I will present two kinds of cognitive design principles: The first principle is about how limitations of cognitive resources, namely working memory, influence the practice of programming. I will discuss my previous work about how cognitive support tools like program slicing can reduce the cognitive load of tasks like program comprehension.The second principle is about how people build mental models of programming concepts. I will discuss my ongoing work about making the Rust programming language easier to learn by characterizing the space of (mis)conceptions about Rust features like ownership and traits, and designing learning materials to facilitate the acquisition of correct mental models.The seminar will be available for Zoom participation. People in the Barnard/Columbia community who have authorized access to Barnard indoor spaces can participate in person if desired. If you would like to receive the Zoom link or join in person, please register.

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