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Direct linkBishop-Clark, Cathy; Courte, Jill; Evans, Donna; Howard, Elizabeth V. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
In this investigation, the use of the Alice programming language in an introductory computing class was studied from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students in an introductory computing class participated in a 2.5-week unit to learn programming through the graphical programming environment of Alice. Quantitatively, students were…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Computers, Investigations, Essays
Peer reviewedBishop-Clark, Cathy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
A study of 89 computer programming students in two instructional groups found that those using Visual Basic (VB) mastered programming design concepts as well as those using traditional BASIC. Concludes that VB is an excellent choice for a first programming course (high school or university) emphasizing sequence, selection, iteration, variables,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Design
Bishop-Clark, Cathy; Courte, Jill; Howard, Elizabeth V. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
Students in an introductory computing class participated in a study investigating the impact of using a graphics programming environment (Alice) and pair-programming on confidence, enjoyment and achievement. Sixty-four participants completed a short questionnaire and a content pre-test about computer programming concepts. Students were then…
Descriptors: Programming, Group Activities, Participant Satisfaction, Undergraduate Students
