Research
The Computer Science Education Research Group undertakes research into how we can improve the learning and teaching of Computer Science, ranging from primary through to tertiary education.
Our areas of research include Computer Science pedagogy, the use of technology to improve education, learning analytics and active learning methods within Computer Science classrooms.
We are particularly interested in how we can teach Computer Science or Computational Thinking from Foundation-6, including developing our understanding of appropriate pedagogy, and what we can learn about this new area from other, more established learning areas.
We receive consultations and have completed research projects for, or in partnership with, organisations, such as program evaluations, school-based research, systematic literature reviews and curriculum-aligned resource reviews.
If you are interested in forming a research collaboration or talking to us about our research, please contact CSER Lead, Professor Katrina Falkner or Senior Research Fellow, Dr Rebecca Vivian.
Latest news
05 Mar
2026 is underway: A busy start to the year with the CSER team!
As we step into 2026, it’s already shaping up to be a big and exciting year for the CSER team. Activity across our projects has been building from day one, with a full calendar of events, webinars and conferences already underway. We’re also looking ahead with great anticipation, with new opportunities set to roll out across the year. 05 Mar
International Women's Day 2026
Sunday, March 8th, marks International Women's Day. This year's theme is Balance the Scales - a promise that every woman and girl - regardless of background or identity – deserves to be safe, respected, and free to shape their own lives. When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive, and society becomes safer for everyone. 04 Mar
Spotlight on CSER - Driving national impact in STEM education
The Computer Science Education Research (CSER) Group, based within the College of Computer Science & IT at Adelaide University, has been a leading force in strengthening STEM education and uplifting teacher capability across Australia for more than a decade. Established in 2011 by Professor Katrina Falkner, CSER has grown from a small research team into a nationally recognised provider of large-scale programs that support schools, educators and communities, particularly those in regional, remote and low‑SES contexts.