The Benefits of Computer Programming in Developing Algorithmic Thinking

1985 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-130
Author(s):  
Rita L. Petosa
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Literacy Course ◽  
Algorithmic Thinking

Our school has not adopted a computer literacy course. Instead, we have opted to direct students’ interest in computers toward the study of mathematics. That is, we have infused an ongoing component of instruction in computer programming into our mathematics curriculum with interesting results.

Using Computers to Reinforce and Enrich the Mathematics Curriculum

1984 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 456-459
Author(s):  
Gerald H. Elgarten
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Basic Skill ◽  
Mathematics Courses ◽  
Literacy Course ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Traditional Mathematics ◽  
Introductory Computer Programming ◽  
Structured Approach

To help us function effectively in a society that relies more and more on computers, a new basic skill is emerging: knowledge of computers. This article presents a structured approach to teaching computer programming in the secondary schools. This approach can be used in an introductory computer programming (literacy) course or as a method to teach computer programming in traditional mathematics courses.

The Effect of Individual Differences on Computer Attitudes

2002 ◽  
pp. 210-232
Author(s):  
Claudia Orr ◽  
David Allen ◽  
Sandra Poindexter
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Computer Attitudes ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Computer Competency ◽  
Literacy Course ◽  
Educational Variables ◽  
The Relationship

Computer competency is no longer a skill to be learned only by students majoring in technology-related fields. All individuals in our society must acquire basic computer literacy to function successfully. Despite the widespread influx of technology in all segments of our society, the literature often reports high levels of anxiety and negative attitudes about using computers. Monitoring the computer attitudes and developing an understanding of the variables that affect computer attitudes will assist educators and adult trainers in providing appropriate learning experiences in which learners can succeed. This study examined the relationship between computer attitude and experience, demographic/educational variables, personality type, and learning style of 214 students enrolled in a university computer literacy course.

Prospective English Teachers' Digital Storytelling Experiences Through a Flipped Classroom Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-99
Author(s):  
Hatice Sancar Tokmak ◽  
Ilker Yakin ◽  
Berrin Dogusoy
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
English Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Literacy Course

The purpose of this case study was to explore prospective English education teachers' (PEET) experiences of digital storytelling (DST) through a flipped classroom approach. 36 prospective teachers who enrolled in a computer literacy course participated in the study. The data was collected through a demographic questionnaire, three open-ended questionnaires, and a semi-structured interview form. Four videos were prepared to give theoretical input in line with the DST phases described by Robin and presented asynchronously via Edmodo system. The results showed that PEETs described the DST process through a flipped classroom approach. described as entertaining, challenging, and instructive. Moreover, according to the results, PEETs learnt specific strategies about DST, were inspired, and had the opportunity to check their product quality, thanks to the flipped classroom approach. These results revealed insights about the design of a flipped classroom approach and the DST process.

Evaluating algorithmic thinking ability of primary schoolchildren who learn computer programming

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidekuni Tsukamoto ◽  
Yasumasa Oomori ◽  
Hideo Nagumo ◽  
Yasuhiro Takemura ◽  
Akito Monden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Programming ◽  
Primary Schoolchildren ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Algorithmic Thinking
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