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Scratch and Unity Design in Elementary Education: A Study in Initial Teacher Training
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Sáez-López, José Manuel; González-Calero, José Antonio; Cózar-Gutierrez, Ramón; Olmo-Muñoz, Javier – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: The present study analyses the design of programming literacy in the sixth grade of Primary Education, starting from the use of simple activities with visual block-based programming, through "Scratch," and progressively linking difficulty to the use of the "Unity" engine, and the "C#" language, with simple…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Programming, Grade 6, Programming Languages
Effects of Programming Tools with Different Degrees of Embodiment on Learning Boolean Operations
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Zhong, Baichang; Xia, Liying; Su, Siyu – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
One of the aspects of programming that novices often struggle with is the understanding of abstract concepts, such as variables, loops, expressions, and especially Boolean operations. This paper aims to explore the effects of programming tools with different degrees of embodiment on learning Boolean operations in elementary school. To this end, 67…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Programming, Novices, Elementary Education
The Effect of VBA for Microsoft Excel as Teaching Material to Improve Prospective Elementary School Teachers' Mathematical Conceptual Understanding
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Ruqoyyah, Siti; Murni, Sukma; Wijaya, Tommy Tanu – Elementary School Forum (Mimbar Sekolah Dasar), 2020
This research is motivated by the low ability to understand mathematical concepts possessed by prospective elementary school teacher students. This study aims to see the achievement and improvement of students' mathematical understanding abilities that use Microsoft Excel-based VBA teaching materials with those using conventional learning. This…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Spreadsheets, Programming Languages, Technology Integration
Reviving the Turtle: Exploring the Use of Logo with Students with Mild Disabilities
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Ratcliff, Corbet C.; Anderson, Susan E. – Computers in the Schools, 2011
In this case study, a group of nine 4th grade children were introduced to the Logo programming language during three 90-minute sessions over a four-week period. They attended a private university-based laboratory school serving students with various learning disabilities. This project demonstrated that a classic version of Logo captured the…
Descriptors: Laboratory Schools, Mild Disabilities, Programming Languages, Learning Disabilities
Reflective Teaching of Logo.
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Lehrer, Richard; Lee, Mihwa; Jeong, Allan – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 1999
Assesses the cognitive consequences of reflective teaching practices compared to inquiry teaching practices on the acquisition and transfer of LOGO computer programming for 2nd- and 5th-grade students. Finds that children that participated in the reflective context developed beliefs about programming practices that were tightly coupled with their…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Grade 2, Grade 5
The Effect of Hypermedia Authoring on Elementary School Students' Creative Thinking.
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Liu, Min – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Describes a study that examined whether engaging elementary school students in hypermedia authoring would promote their creative thinking. Highlights include Logo programming language; the Torrance Tests of Creativity Thinking; performance assessment; interviews and observations; ability levels; collaborative versus individual learning; and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Ability, Analysis of Variance, Authoring Aids (Programming)