Reducing Novice Programmers’ Cognitive Load and Improving Learning Efficiency by Using Gap-Filled Programming Practice System

Yu-Jen Lo; Chiung-Chen Lin; Lily Hou; Jane-Dong Wu; Yu-Chi Feng; Te-Chin Chu; Greg Lee

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2014 (Jun 23, 2014) pp. 2221–2226

One of the main challenges for novice programmers is to learn the statement, syntax, logical thinking and program design in a short time. Students usually experience a heavy cognitive load when learning to program. The limitation of teaching hours...

Topics: pedagogical issues, Teaching/Learning Strategies, Evaluation of Impact