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Chiao Ling Huang; Lianzi Fu; Shih-Chieh Hung; Shu Ching Yang – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2025
Background: Many studies have highlighted the positive effects of visual programming instruction (VPI) on students' learning experiences, programming self-efficacy and flow experience. However, there is a notable gap in the research on how these factors specifically impact programming achievement and learning intentions. Our study addresses this…
Descriptors: Attention, Self Efficacy, Visual Aids, Instructional Effectiveness
Qin, Chao; Liu, Yanjia; Zhang, Hemei – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Being easy to learn and fun, block-based programming tools are widely used to teach students introductory programming. Scratch and LEGO robots are two popular block-based programming tools. However, the objects they manipulate are completely different. Scratch manipulates graphical virtual sprites, whereas LEGO robots manipulate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Learner Engagement, Robotics
McGill, Monica M. – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2012
One of the goals of using robots in introductory programming courses is to increase motivation among learners. There have been several types of robots that have been used extensively in the classroom to teach a variety of computer science concepts. A more recently introduced robot designed to teach programming to novice students is the Institute…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Software, Gender Differences, Student Interests