Title :
Learning to Program from Scratch
Author_Institution :
Edith Cowan Univ., WA, Australia
Abstract :
Learning to program is difficult for novices with high levels of cognitive load being experienced. A new programming language, Scratch, has been created to help young students learn programming. However the system can also be used with older students in introductory courses in higher education. This paper discusses the new system and how ldquostandardrdquo algorithms might be created as a precursor to moving to a commercial programming language.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; further education; programming languages; cognitive load; higher education; introductory courses; learning to program; programming language; Aging; Animation; Art; Business; Computer languages; Displays; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Programming profession; Sprites (computer); learning; programming;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2009. ICALT 2009. Ninth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Riga
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3711-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3711-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2009.50
