- Remind students that getting another perspective, e.g. from a different book or resource, can help them understand the topic.
- They can go to a library and try different books that might explain a topic in another way.
- Point out to students that computer science isn’t a solitary task.
- That’s why computer science classes aren’t taught on deserted islands.
- Make sure students have a "phone-a-friend" or other support systems to help them through assignments.
- One way to achieve this is to facilitate interaction within the class, e.g. "Have you talked to so-and-so about this?"
- Online courses are a great way for students to answer their own questions because they can see course material from another perspective.
- Some course sites such as Udacity.com even have a forum where students can ask and answer questions.
- Use Piazza.com so that students can answer other students’ questions and you can answer questions outside of the classroom.