How Does Collaboration Affect Algorithm Learning?A Case Study Using TRAKLA2 Algorithm Visualization Tool

摘要：

Algorithm visualization tools can potentially be used to help novices to learn the abstract concepts of algorithms and data structures.Still,the methods of using such tools must be carefully considered.We conducted a study to find out if the TRAKLA2 algorithm visualization tool can be used to teach these concepts effectively.Moreover,we wanted to find out if there is a difference in learning when students use the tool in collaboration with another student.Students participated in a two-hour lab session,where half of them used the tool independently,and the other half in collaboration with a peer.We found out,that using the tool had a substantial effect on the learning outcome for both groups.However,the collaborative use did not have any additional effect on the learning.

关键词： Algorithm visualization collaboration automatic assessment immediate feedback programming education

作者: Teemu Rajala Erkki Kaila Tapio Salakoski Mikko-Jussi Laakso

作者单位: Department of Information Technology University of Turku and TUCS Turku,Finland Department of Information Technology University of Turku Turku,Finland

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: 2010 2nd International Conference on Education Technology and Computer(第二届IEEE教育技术与计算机国际会议 ICETC 2010)

会议地点: 上海

会议语种:英文

页码: 504-508

在线出版日期: 2010-06-22（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）