Brian Dorn

Brian Dorn is an academic specializing in computer science education and pedagogical strategies. He has held editorial roles in the Computers & Education journal, collaborating frequently with Jan Vahrenhold. His work focuses on flipped classroom methodologies, programming education, and the analysis of student engagement in technology-mediated learning environments. Dorn has contributed to conferences like SIGCSE and ICER, addressing topics such as compiler error analysis, web design pedagogy, and assessment tools for computing attitudes. His research spans both formal and informal learning contexts, including studies of end-user programmers and K-12 CS education outreach.

He has co-edited proceedings for major CS education conferences and authored foundational papers on video-based learning analytics and context-driven instruction in computer architecture courses. Dorn's work emphasizes bridging theory and practice in CS education through empirical studies and innovative teaching frameworks.