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Chengliang Wang; Xiaojiao Chen; Yifei Li; Pengju Wang; Haoming Wang; Yuanyuan Li – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2025
This study explored the impact of MetaClassroom, a virtual immersive programming learning environment designed based on the three-dimensional learning progression (3DLP) concept, on students' multidimensional development. Utilizing a quasi-experimental research design, this study compared students' programming learning achievements (PLA),…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Metacognition, Computer Simulation
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Fang, Jian-Wen; Shao, Dan; Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Chang, Shao-Chen – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Scholars believe that computational thinking is one of the essential competencies of the 21st century and computer programming courses have been recognized as a potential means of fostering students' computational thinking. In tradition instruction, PFCT (problem identification, flow definition, coding, and testing) is a commonly adopted procedure…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Programming, Computer Science Education
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Wu, Ting-Ting; Chen, Jian-Ming – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Many countries have incorporated computational thinking (CT) and programming languages into their science and technology courses. Students can improve their CT ability by learning programming languages. Moreover, situated learning enables students to generate knowledge and master problem-solving skills through interaction with situations. This…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Thinking Skills, Programming, Situated Learning
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Chen, Hsiu-Ling; Liao, Yen-Chun – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Digital learning has become an inevitable trend with many benefits for students' learning performance and motivation. However, Virtual Reality, a pervasive mode of digital learning nowadays, has incurred ambivalence among teachers over the years due to its high cost and other technical concerns. Panoramic image VR (PIVR) is a cost-efficient…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Work Environment, Vocational High Schools
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Efecan, Can Fatih; Sendag, Serkan; Gedik, Nuray – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
Learning programming is a painful process for most students, especially those learning text- based programming languages. In this study, based on the principle of Bandura's social learning theory, the vicarious real-life experiences of several pioneers in the field of IT and programming were presented as 15-minutes stories to a group of 9th…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis
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Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Manabe, Kinnosuke; Cai, Dong-Jhe; Ma, Zhao-Heng – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
The aim of this study is to present three contributing factors to kinesthetic learning. This study employed advanced recognition technologies, pedagogical mechanisms, and interesting activity design. First, kinesthetic learning with a speaking accuracy measuring function to facilitate English as foreign language (EFL) learning is proposed. Namely,…
Descriptors: Kinesthetic Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)