Treffer: Influence of Alice 3: Reducing the Hurdles to Success in a CS1 Programming Course

Title:
Influence of Alice 3: Reducing the Hurdles to Success in a CS1 Programming Course
Language:
English
Authors:
Daly, Tebring
Source:
ProQuest LLC. 2013Ph.D. Dissertation, University of North Texas.
Availability:
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Peer Reviewed:
N
Page Count:
170
Publication Date:
2013
Document Type:
Dissertation Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Descriptors:
Computer Science Education, Programming, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Self Efficacy, Learner Engagement, Comparative Analysis, Introductory Courses
ISBN:
978-1-303-75548-4
Entry Date:
2015
Access URL:
https://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqm&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3579195
Accession Number:
ED556675
Database:
ERIC

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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 curriculum. Both the treatment and control Groups are using the same Java materials, assignments, and exams. The treatment group also completes Alice activities for each programming concept throughout the course; as well as two Alice assignments. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]

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