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Qing Yu; Kun Yu; Baomin Li – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2025
Computer programming is regarded as an important skill for the future. However, many K-12 students face challenges and difficulties in learning traditional text-based programming. Block-based visual programming (BVP) can reduce the difficulty of learning programming and is seen as a potential programming education tool. Nevertheless, the effects…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Visual Aids, Outcomes of Education
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Chen, Yen Tzu; Liu, Che-Hung; Lee, Chih Yu – Education Quarterly Reviews, 2021
This study used CodeMonkey, an online learning platform through which elementary teachers can learn programming while playing games and experience how to integrate STEM into their courses. The study analyzed and examined their experiences using a qualitative research method. According to the research results, learning programming while playing…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Games, Computer Science Education, STEM Education
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P. Rose, Simon; Habgood, M. P. Jacob; Jay, Tim – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
The recent shift in compulsory education from ICT-focused computing curricula to informatics, digital literacy and computer science, has resulted in children being taught computing using block-based programming tools such as Scratch, with teaching that is often limited by school resources and teacher expertise. Even without these limitations,…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Computer Science Education, Game Based Learning, Educational Games