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Direct linkPelánek, 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
Peer reviewedBarron, Marlene – Young Children, 1999
Documented strategies preschool children used in completing complex, multipiece puzzles, which included focus on color, design, or shape. Found that all children could benefit and enjoy working on larger puzzles in the classroom and that the activity encouraged social literacy, completing a long-term project, scaffolding, and child development.…
Descriptors: Ability, Classroom Techniques, Developmental Tasks, Difficulty Level
