Ressin, Malte ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8411-6793 (2017) Choice of a visual programming language in a level 3 introductory computing course. In: UWL Teaching and Learning Conference 2017, 29 Jun 2017, London, UK. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In the level 3 module "Introduction to Computing Technology", the assignment asked students to implement a control program displaying random numbers in a diode display. Students could choose to implement in one of two visual programming languages: Logicator Flowchart (LF) or PICAXE Blocky (PB). LF is a logical representation of a program's execution, whereas PB is a graphical representation of program code. In addition to the program, students were asked to explain their choice and discuss their experience in a report.
This poster describes the thinking behind creating the assignment in this way, elaborates on encountered difficulties, and discusses output, feedback and views of the students as expressed in their submission and their report.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Keywords:	computing flowchart blocky programming education
Subjects:	Education Computing > Software engineering Computing
Depositing User:	Malte Reßin
Date Deposited:	05 Jul 2017 11:43
Last Modified:	04 Nov 2024 12:35
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/3569

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