Where's the Data? Exploring Datasets in Computing Education.

This working group aims to identify available datasets within the context of computing education research. One particular area of interest is programming education, and the data in question may include students' steps, progress, or submissions in the form of program code. To achieve this goal, the working group will review well-known data resources and repositories (e.g., DataShop, GitHub, NSF Public Access Repository, and IEEE DataPort) and recent papers published within the SIGCSE community. As a result of the review process, the working group will create an overview of available datasets and characterize them while reflecting on current data practices, challenges, and the consequences of limited access to research data. Additionally, the group intends to propose a path for the community to become more open and move toward open data practices. This proposal highlights the importance of sharing research data within the computing education research community to make it stronger and more productive.