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Kim, ChanMin; Dinç, Emre; Lee, Eunseo; Baabdullah, Afaf; Zhang, Anna Y.; Belland, Brian R. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Analogical reasoning is considered to be a critical cognitive skill in programming. However, it has been rarely studied in a block-based programming context, especially involving both virtual and physical objects. In this multi-case study, we examined how novice programming learners majoring in early childhood education used analogical reasoning…
Descriptors: Robotics, Programming, Novices, Thinking Skills
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Kyza, Eleni A.; Georgiou, Yiannis; Agesilaou, Andria; Souropetsis, Markos – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
There are increasing calls to introduce computational thinking in schools; the arguments in favor call upon research suggesting that even kindergarten children can successfully engage in coding. This contribution presents a cross-sectional study examining the coding practices and computational thinking of fifty-one primary school children using…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary School Students, Computer Science Education, Coding
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Jumaat, Nurul Farhana; Tasir, Zaidatun – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2016
Scaffolding refers to a guidance that helps students during their learning sessions whereby it makes learning easier for them. This study aims to develop a framework of metacognitive scaffolding (MS) to guide students in learning Authoring System through Facebook. Thirty-seven master degree students who were enrolled in Authoring System course…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Programming, Computer Science Education
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Burton, Brian G.; Martin, Barbara N. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
The purpose of this case study was to determine if learning occurred within a 3D virtual learning environment by determining if elements of collaboration and Nonaka and Takeuchi's (1995) knowledge spiral were present. A key portion of this research was the creation of a Virtual Learning Environment. This 3D VLE utilized the Torque Game Engine…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Virtual Classrooms, Educational Environment, Case Studies
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Francis, Leslie J.; Evans, Thomas E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1995
The Bath County Computer Attitude Scale was designed to assess attitudes of students in grades 4-12 toward 5 areas: general computer use, computer-assisted instruction, programming and technical concepts, social issues surrounding computer use, and computer history. The reliability and validity of the instrument is examined. (62 references)…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computers