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A Low-Tech, Hands-On Approach To Teaching Sorting Algorithms to Working Students.

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Dios, R.; Geller, J. – Computers & Education, 1998

Focuses on identifying the educational effects of "activity oriented" instructional techniques. Examines which instructional methods produce enhanced learning and comprehension. Discusses the problem of learning "sorting algorithms," a major topic in every Computer Science curriculum. Presents a low-tech, hands-on teaching method for sorting…

Descriptors: Active Learning, Algorithms, Computer Science Education, Experiential Learning

Respecting the Human Needs of Students in the Development of E-Learning.

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Frank, Moti; Reich, Nurit; Humphreys, Keith – Computers & Education, 2003

Examines the process that students in grade 6, aged 11 and 12, go through in distance learning using electronic mail. Highlights include a constructivist approach; acquiring basic computer skills through experiential learning; teacher's role; data collection; content analysis; and results that showed the importance of personal contact between…

Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Constructivism (Learning), Content Analysis, Data Collection