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Multimedia learning object to build cognitive understanding in learning introductory programming

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Reginamary Matthews,

Koo Ah ChooAuthors Info & Claims

MoMM '09: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia

Pages 396 - 400

https://doi.org/10.1145/1821748.1821824

Published: 14 December 2009 Publication History

Abstract

Programming is taught as foundation module at the beginning of undergraduate studies and/or during foundation year. Learning introductory programming languages such as Pascal, Basic / C (procedural) and C++ / Java (object oriented) requires learners to understand the underlying programming paradigm, syntax, logic and the structure. Learning to program is considered hard for novice learners and it is important to understand what makes learning program so difficult and how students learn.

The prevailing focus on multimedia learning objects provides promising approach to create better knowledge transfer. This project aims to investigate: (a) students' perception in learning to program and the difficulties. (b) effectiveness of multimedia learning objects in learning introductory programming language in a face-to-face learning environment.

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