The design and pilot evaluation of an interactive learning environment for introductory programming influenced by cognitive load theory and constructivism

This article presents the architecture and evaluation of a novel environment for programming education. The design of this programming environment, and the way it is used in class, is based on the findings of constructivist and cognitivist learning paradigms. The environment is evaluated based on qu...

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Published in:	Computers and education Vol. 60; no. 1; pp. 368 - 384
Main Authors:	Moons, Jan, De Backer, Carlos
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2013 Elsevier
Subjects:	Architectures for educational technology system Cognitive Processes Constructivism (Learning) Difficulty Level Experiments Interactive learning environments Programming Programming and programming languages Student Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Interactive learning environments Programming and programming languages Architectures for educational technology system
ISSN:	0360-1315, 1873-782X
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