Title :
Algorithm element controllable tool for algorithmic thinking learning
Author :
Kayama, Mizue ; Nagai, Takayuki ; Kunimune, Hisayoshi ; Niimura, Masaaki ; Kayatsu, Rika ; Fuwa, Yasuhiro
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Shinshu Univ., Nagano, Japan
Abstract :
The goal of this study is to develop a supporting tool for algorithmic thinking by block programming. The basic module has been implemented and is being used in computer science courses at some universities. This paper describes some educational functions at proposed tool and discusses educational benefits of the proposed tool.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer science education; educational courses; educational institutions; programming; algorithm element controllable; algorithmic thinking learning; block programming; computational thinking; computer science courses; educational benefits; educational functions; Algorithm design and analysis; Computed tomography; Educational institutions; Programming profession; algorithm describing tool; algorithmic thinking; education for beginners; educational practice;
Conference_Titel :
Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 2013 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Bali
DOI :
10.1109/TALE.2013.6654445
