An Experience in Teaching Algorithms Using 3D Visual Programming Environments
Abstract
Algorithms and Computer Programming courses have one of the highest failure rates in Computer Science programs. The lack of motivation and difficulties with logic/algorithmic reasoning are some of the factors that lead to low retention numbers. This paper presents an experience using Alice, a Visual Development Environment, associated to the PBL methodology in a tablet PC laboratory as means of teaching basic programming concepts. The group was followed closely through the application of questionnaires and tests that permitted identify their perception concerning the tool and their comprehension of the programming concepts presented.
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Carlisle, M., Wilson, T. Humphries, J, Hadfield, S., (2003) RAPTOR: Introducing Programming to Non-Majors with Flowcharts. [link]. Acesso em: 2 fev. 2009.
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Dann W., COSGROVE D. (2009) Carnegie Mellon University Alice, [link] Acesso em: 2 fev. 2009.
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Gomes, A. J. (2000) Ambiente de Suporte à aprendizagem de Conceitos Básicos de Programação, dissertação (Mestrado). Universidade de Coimbra.
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Paulson, Brandon E Hammond, Tracy. (2007) Marqs: Retrieving Sketches Using DomainAnd Style-Independent Features Learned From A Single Example Using ADualClassifier.
Resnick M. et al, (2007) Scratch, [link]. Acesso em: 4 ago. 2008.
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Published
2009-07-20
How to Cite
GONDIM, Halley Wesley A. S.; AMBRÓSIO, Ana Paula; COSTA, Fábio Moreira.
An Experience in Teaching Algorithms Using 3D Visual Programming Environments. In: WORKSHOP ON COMPUTING EDUCATION (WEI), 17. , 2009, Bento Gonçalves/RS.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2009
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p. 591-600.
ISSN 2595-6175.
