Title :
Game-based digital learning system assists and motivates C programming language learners
Author :
Chang, Wen-Chih ; Chou, Yu-Min ; Chen, Kuen-Chi
Author_Institution :
Dept. Inf. Manage., Chung Hua Univ., Hsinchu, Taiwan
Abstract :
Programming language beginners need interactive learning environment, show the visual executing result, compile and debug information. Learners can practice and challenge themselves in an interactive game which is full of entertaining. The proposed game-based learning environment designed most concepts in introductory C programming language and cold be used in formal teaching/learning process. Learners can view the learning materials, reading/writing C codes, solving problems with C codes to control the movement of the Bomberman. Besides the user can use the server/client tool embedded voice and text chat communication to support collaborative learning via internet. Learner can study from group´s collaborative learning, find and solve the problem of C programming language designing through communicating and discussing.
Keywords :
C language; Internet; client-server systems; computer aided instruction; computer games; computer science education; program compilers; teaching; Bomberman; C programming language learners; Internet; collaborative learning; compile information; debug information; embedded voice communication; formal learning process; formal teaching process; game-based digital learning system; interactive game; interactive learning environment; learning materials; server-client tool; text chat communication; Education; Games; Programming profession; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Networked Computing and Advanced Information Management (NCM), 2010 Sixth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seoul
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7671-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-89-88678-26-8