Influence of Alice 3: Reducing the Hurdles to Success in a Cs1 Programming Course
Description:
Learning the syntax, semantics, and concepts behind software engineering can be a challenging task for many individuals. This paper examines the Alice 3 software, a three-dimensional visual environment for teaching programming concepts, to determine if it is an effective tool for improving student achievement, raising self-efficacy, and engaging students. This study compares the similarities and differences between a Fundamentals of Programming course with and without Alice integrated into the …
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Date:
May 2013
Creator:
Daly, Tebring
Partner:
UNT Libraries