Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences · 2014 · 28 citations · 8 references
EducationComputer ScienceTeachingAlgorithmsComputer-assisted InstructionInstructional DesignComputer Science EducationEducational Software DesignInteractive Learning EnvironmentsSimulation-based InstructionSimulation-based LearningSorting AlgorithmsIntroductory Computer SciencePilot Study DesignProgramming ConceptsProgramming InstructionSimulation PedagogySimulation-based ProgrammingSimulations For LearningSimulations In Instruction
In this paper we present our experience in the development and use of interactive simulation-based Learning Objects (LOs) in an introductory course of programming. The focus of our research is on the teaching of one of the important topics in introductory courses of programming - Sorting algorithms and their programming implementation. The characteristics of the LOs developed and the scenarios used for their deployment are described. The results from the pilot study, discussed in the paper, demonstrate an increase of student interest and a level of understanding of the learning content.
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