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Silvis, Deborah; Lee, Victor R.; Clarke-Midura, Jody; Shumway, Jessica F. – Information and Learning Sciences, 2022
Purpose: Much remains unknown about how young children orient to computational objects and how we as learning scientists can orient to young children as computational thinkers. While some research exists on how children learn programming, very little has been written about how they learn the technical skills needed to operate technologies or to…
Descriptors: Programming, Coding, Kindergarten, Robotics
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Samuel Boguslawski; Rowan Deer; Mark G. Dawson – Information and Learning Sciences, 2025
Purpose: Programming education is being rapidly transformed by generative AI tools and educators must determine how best to support students in this context. This study aims to explore the experiences of programming educators and students to inform future education provision. Design/methodology/approach: Twelve students and six members of faculty…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Personal Autonomy, Learning Motivation
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Presicce, Carmelo; Jain, Rupal; Rodeghiero, Carolina; Gabaree, Lily E.; Rusk, Natalie – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: Many educators currently face challenges when trying to engage students in creative learning experiences online, where it can be particularly difficult to move beyond the transmissive approach typical of video lessons and webinars. The purpose of this paper is to present WeScratch, online workshops designed as welcoming, playful and…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Play, Cooperative Learning, Creativity
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Murai, Yumiko; Muramatsu, Hiroyuki – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: While it is particularly important that professional programs help teachers become members of a community of practice, especially in crisis situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lack of research about strategies to effectively encourage the development of a community of practice and to support teachers' transformation of…
Descriptors: Creativity, Blended Learning, Faculty Development, Programming
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Liew, Tze Wei; Tan, Su-Mae; Tan, Teck Ming; Kew, Si Na – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of voice enthusiasm (enthusiastic voice vs calm voice) on social ratings of the speaker, cognitive load and transfer performance in multimedia learning. Design/methodology/approach: Two laboratory experiments were conducted in which learners learned from a multimedia presentation about computer…
Descriptors: Cues, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Transfer of Training
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Liew, Tze Wei; Tan, Su-Mae; Kew, Si Na – Information and Learning Sciences, 2022
Purpose: This study aims to examine if a pedagogical agent's expressed anger, when framed as a feedback cue, can enhance mental effort and learning performance in a multimedia learning environment than expressed happiness. Design/methodology/approach: A between-subjects experiment was conducted in which learners engaged with a multimedia learning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Multimedia Instruction, Psychological Patterns, Emotional Response