DocumentCode
2827861
Title
Learning to Program from Scratch
Author
Garner, Stuart
Author_Institution
Edith Cowan Univ., WA, Australia
fYear
2009
fDate
15-17 July 2009
Firstpage
451
Lastpage
452
Abstract
Learning to program is difficult for novices with high levels of cognitive load being experienced. A new programming language, Scratch, has been created to help young students learn programming. However the system can also be used with older students in introductory courses in higher education. This paper discusses the new system and how ldquostandardrdquo algorithms might be created as a precursor to moving to a commercial programming language.
Keywords
computer science education; educational courses; further education; programming languages; cognitive load; higher education; introductory courses; learning to program; programming language; Aging; Animation; Art; Business; Computer languages; Displays; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Programming profession; Sprites (computer); learning; programming;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2009. ICALT 2009. Ninth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location
Riga
Print_ISBN
978-0-7695-3711-5
Electronic_ISBN
978-0-7695-3711-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICALT.2009.50
Filename
5194273
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