Creating programs with block-based programming languages like Scratch is easy and fun.
Block-based programs can nevertheless contain bugs, in particular when learners have …

Block-based programming languages like enable children to be creative while learning to
program. Even though the block-based approach simplifies the creation of programs …

Programmable robots are engaging and fun to play with, interact with the real world, and are
therefore well suited to introduce young learners to programming. Introductory robot …

Learning basic programming with Scratch can be hard for novices and tutors alike: Students
may not know how to advance when solving a task, teachers may face classrooms with …

Programming environments such as Snap, Scratch, and Processing engage learners by
allowing them to create programming artifacts such as apps and games, with visual and …

Block-based programming environments like Scratch are widely used in introductory
programming courses. They facilitate learning pivotal programming concepts by eliminating …

In programming education, teachers need to monitor and assess the progress of their
students by investigating the code they write. Code quality of programs written in traditional …

Offering students immediate, formative feedback when they are programming can increase
students' learning outcomes and self-efficacy. However, visual and interactive programs …

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a pedagogical method that combines theory and practice
by involving students in real-world challenges. Continuous feedback is crucial in PBL …

Offering students immediate, formative feedback when they are programming can increase
students' learning outcomes and self-efficacy. However, visual and interactive programs …