Title :
Testing effectiveness of algorithm animation
Author :
Gurka, Judith S. ; Citrin, Wayne
Author_Institution :
Colorado Univ., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
Studies designed to demonstrate the pedagogic effectiveness of algorithm animation programs have been markedly unsuccessful, in spite of high expectations. We present a framework for future experiments based upon design issues particular to algorithm animation, plus pertinent educational considerations. Guidelines are drawn from a meta-analysis of previous work and experiments we have performed
Keywords :
computer aided software engineering; computer animation; computer science education; data visualisation; reverse engineering; visual programming; algorithm animation programs; computer science education; design issues; future experiments; pedagogic effectiveness; testing; Algorithm design and analysis; Animation; Application software; Data structures; Design for experiments; Educational technology; Guidelines; Packaging; Software tools; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Visual Languages, 1996. Proceedings., IEEE Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Boulder, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7508-X
DOI :
10.1109/VL.1996.545285
