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Title:
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EXAMPLE USAGE EVALUATION FOR THE LEARNING OF PROGRAMMING USING THE MELBA ENVIRONMENT |
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Author(s):
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Loé Sanou , Sybille Caffiau , Patrick Girard , Laurent Guittet |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-59-1 |
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Editors:
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Katherine Blashki |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Programming by example, Computer-aided learning and teaching, Experimentations, Evaluation, Usability, User testing. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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35 |
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Last Page:
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42 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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In this paper, we evaluate the validity of example-based approach in order to learn programming. We present the results
of an evaluation realized as real-use controlled experiment. To perform this evaluation, we used a computer-assisted
learning environment built following the example-based perspective: MELBA (Metaphors-based Environment to Learn
the Basics of Algorithmics). Thirty five first and second year undergraduate students from the biology department were
asked to use the environment following an experimental protocol to analyze the defaults of a program, and then create an
algorithm of their own through the use of examples. Our evaluation aimed at investigating the feasibility of the
environment, how easily and efficiently it can be used by students. Results of the experiment also highlighted the process
of students acquiring procedural and declarative programming skills, which sounds of great research value for computerassisted
learning environments. |
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