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
18 Dec
Thank you and season's greetings!
The CSER STEM Professional Learning Team has had a big year working with amazing educators across the country! 12 Dec
Wrapping Up 2025 With Events and Conferences Around Australia
Our Maths in Schools and CSER STEM PL team rounded off 2025 with a busy and inspiring few weeks attending and presenting at conferences and events across Australia. It has been a wonderful opportunity to connect with educators, share our free resources, and contribute to conversations shaping mathematics and digital technologies education. From Perth to Melbourne to Adelaide, our team were delighted to engage with enthusiastic delegates and showcase the ongoing work of the Maths in Schools and CSER projects. 04 Dec
Your Stories - OAC School of the Air, Port Augusta
As the 2025 school year draws to a close, we have enjoyed hearing from educators about the creative ways their students have engaged with our CSER Lending Library kits in their classrooms around the country.