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Direct linkXu, Zhen; Ritzhaupt, Albert D.; Tian, Fengchun; Umapathy, Karthikeyan – Computer Science Education, 2019
Background and Context: The use of block-based programming environments is purported to be a good way to gently introduce novice computer programmers to computer programming. A small, but growing body of research examines the differences between block-based and text-based programming environments. Objective: Thus, the purpose of this study was to…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Novices, Computer Science Education, Programming
Mason, Raina; Seton, Carolyn; Cooper, Graham – Computer Science Education, 2016
Cognitive load theory (CLT) was used to redesign a Database Systems course for Information Technology students. The redesign was intended to address poor student performance and low satisfaction, and to provide a more relevant foundation in database design and use for subsequent studies and industry. The original course followed the conventional…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Databases, Information Technology
