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Bishop-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

Van Merrienboer, Jeroen J. G.; De Croock, Marcel B. M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Discusses strategies for teaching elementary computer programing and describes a study that used two instructional strategies in a computer-based training program designed to teach turtle graphics programing techniques to novice undergraduate students. Learning activities that emphasized either the completion of existing programs or the generation…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education