Block-based versus text-based programming environments on novice student learning outcomes: a meta-analysis study

Background and Context: The use of block-based programming environments is purported to be a good way to gently introduce novice computer programmers to computer programming. A small, but growing body of research examines the differences between block-based and text-based programming environments. O...

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Published in:Computer science education 2019-07, Vol.29 (2-3), p.177-204
Main Authors: Xu, Zhen, Ritzhaupt, Albert D., Tian, Fengchun, Umapathy, Karthikeyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Block-based programming
Cognitive Development
Computer programming
Computer Science Education
Confidence intervals
Educational Environment
Effect Size
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Learning
Meta Analysis
Middle School Students
novice computer prssssogrammers
Novices
Outcomes of Education
Programmers
Programming
Programming environments
Research Methodology
Student Attitudes
student learning outcomes
Teaching Methods
text-based programming
Undergraduate Students
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