BlockCode: A Web Application to Create Games that Support the Learning of Computer Programming Logic

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Title: BlockCode: A Web Application to Create Games that Support the Learning of Computer Programming Logic
Authors: Carlos R. Jaimez-González, Javier Erazo-Palacios, Betzabet García-Mendoza
Source: International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET). 18:240-257
Publisher Information: International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), 2023.
Publication Year: 2023
Subject Terms: 4. Education
Description: This paper presents BlockCode, a web application developed to create board games that support the learning of computer programming logic. The goal of the games created with BlockCode is to move a bunny around a board using block-based programming in order to collect all the carrots that are placed on the board. In every game, the bunny has to deal with obstacles, represented by rocks and holes, which have to be avoided using the commands available. BlockCode was designed for teachers and students: teachers can create games, specifying the arrangement of the boards; and students play the games, specifying the sequence of commands with the aim of collecting all the carrots.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 1863-0383
DOI: 10.3991/ijet.v18i15.40901
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi...........7994f38748a8bccfd8fa55a865c96c4e
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:This paper presents BlockCode, a web application developed to create board games that support the learning of computer programming logic. The goal of the games created with BlockCode is to move a bunny around a board using block-based programming in order to collect all the carrots that are placed on the board. In every game, the bunny has to deal with obstacles, represented by rocks and holes, which have to be avoided using the commands available. BlockCode was designed for teachers and students: teachers can create games, specifying the arrangement of the boards; and students play the games, specifying the sequence of commands with the aim of collecting all the carrots.
ISSN:18630383
DOI:10.3991/ijet.v18i15.40901