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Why Are Macros Not Used? A Brief Review and an Approach for Improving Training
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Yechiam, Eldad – Computers and Education, 2006
Macros are programming scripts that can be generated by recording users' actions. It appears that despite their potential for reducing monotonous work, they are under-used by non-programmers. The present paper reviews the literature on the use of macros. Included is an original study that examines the effect of adding the "search and replace"…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Educational Technology, Bias, Learning Motivation