The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $294,117 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to develop an inquiry-based learning tool called TD-Tutor (Technical Debt Tutor). The project aims to integrate technical debt concepts into computing curricula at multiple levels to better prepare students for managing software quality and technical debt in their careers. The TD-Tutor tool will feature annotated examples, interactive exercises, and conceptual feedback to guide student learning on recognizing, evaluating, and managing technical debt. The project will implement, use, and evaluate the tool across introductory programming, mid-level software engineering, and senior-level decision-making courses. Pre- and post-evaluations will assess the tool's impact on student learning, skill development, and readiness to manage software quality. This project supports NSF's mission to advance STEM education and workforce development.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $294.1k | 6/3/25 |