Essays about: "Block-based programming"

Found 4 essays containing the words Block-based programming.

  1. 1. Easing the transition from block-based programming in education : Comparing two ways of transitioning from block-based to text-based programming and an alternative way to solve the transition problem

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Joakim Abdinur Iusuf; Edvin Nordling; [2023]
    Keywords : Block-based programming; Block-based languages; Text-based programming; Text-based languages; One-way transition environments; Dual-modality environments; Hybrid environments; Blockly; BlockPy; Blockly Games; Blockbaserad programmering; Blockbaserade språk; Textbaserad programmering; Textbaserade språk; One-way transition miljöer; Dual-modality miljöer; Hybrid miljöer; Blockly; BlockPy; Blockly Games;

    Abstract : Many learners find the transition from block-based programming to text-based programming difficult. Consequently, research has investigated how block-based languages support learners when making the transition to text-based programming. READ MORE

  3. 2. Computational Thinking in Swedish high schools : A study investigating the impact of visual programming

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Annie Lang; Jonna Eklind Wendel; [2022]
    Keywords : Computational thinking; Visual programming; Block-based programming; Scratch; High school;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate CT in relation to students’ experience with visual programming - particularly visual programming language Scratch. The study looks at the level of CT among Swedish high school students. READ MORE

  4. 3. Student Differences in Regards to Programming Experience Beginning Upper Secondary School in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Felix Lager; [2022]
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    Abstract : Recent changes in Swedish curriculum now involve programming to be taught in elementary school. There are different programming languages a novice programmer can learn and it can have different effects on the learning ability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Experience Programming: an exploration of hybrid tangible-virtual block based programming interaction

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Clarissa C. De Oliveira; [2018]
    Keywords : Interaction Design; Accessibility; Experience Prototyping; Hybrid systems; Block based programming; Computing Education; Tangible User Interfaces for learning;

    Abstract : In less than a century, programming languages have assumed many forms in adapting to system’s needs and capacities, of which our cognitive systems are a part. One variation, tailored specifically for the cognitive processes in children’s education of computational concepts, and nowadays successful among novice adult learners too, is that of visual block based programming. READ MORE