A gamified web based system for computer programming learning

The availability of Automated Assessment tools for computer programming tasks can be a significant asset in Computer Science education. Systems providing such kind service are built around an interface, allowing to administer the (exercises train skills), and show results, accompanied by meaningful feedback. To produce they apply techniques ranging from static analysis program correctness, testing-based evaluation. These systems also support Competitive Programming, which is known have educational meaning too. We developed 2TSW system, supporting automated correction tasks, gamified web-based environment. system let student access list assignments (programming tasks), submit solutions them, tested graded. Accomplished gain experience points, represented medals, recognition mastery on topic, improvements personal characterization student's status. profile allows monitor her/his proceedings achievements. structure together with real-time assessment, offers opportunity increasing level students' engagement motivation. Here we describe report experimentation, where students Bachelor Programme Engineering, first year, used 2TSW. In particular, 1) present findings about feedback, coming questionnaire administered after experience, 2) provide reader participation data, based simple statistic tests. feedback us conclude that appreciated perceived as useful, maintained high engagement. data allowed less decisive conclusions, although it showed proof effectiveness learning aid.