Development of a Block-Based Programming Environment that Enables to Create Web Game Pages about Random Numbers

Numerous learners require general and generic algorithmic thinking abilities regardless of the programming languages through activities to develop algorithms to solve problems. For example, Scratch is block-based programming often used in elementary and junior high schools. Therefore, several learne...

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Published in2021 IEEE 10th Global Conference on Consumer Electronics (GCCE) pp. 551 - 552
Main Authors Hagikura, Jo, Sasaki, Yuji, Fukui, Masanori
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 12.10.2021
Subjects
algorithmic thinking
block-based programming
Computer languages
Conferences
Consumer electronics
Games
HTML
JavaScript
Programming
random numbers
Task analysis
Usability
web game page
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Summary:Numerous learners require general and generic algorithmic thinking abilities regardless of the programming languages through activities to develop algorithms to solve problems. For example, Scratch is block-based programming often used in elementary and junior high schools. Therefore, several learners need a block-based programming environment that can increase their interest in programming and fosters algorithmic thinking as they implement and solve their problems. However, setting a task that does not require learners to take the initiative is challenging. Thus, an easy subject that several learners can handle is necessary to develop. This study proposes a block-based programming environment allowing novice learners to create web game pages regarding random numbers to promote algorithmic thinking. The proposed environment can be handled easily by learners who know how to use Scratch.
DOI:10.1109/GCCE53005.2021.9621779