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Design and Analysis of Microworlds and Puzzles for Block-Based Programming
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Pelánek, Radek; Effenberger, Tomáš – Computer Science Education, 2022
Background and Context: Block-based programming is a popular approach to teaching introductory programming. Block-based programming often works in the context of microworlds, where students solve specific puzzles. It is used, for example, within the Hour of Code event, which targets millions of students. Objective: To identify design guidelines…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Puzzles, Problem Solving