This paper describes an environment named AlgoWeb for learning introductory
programming. AlgoWeb has a syntax highlighting editor for structured Portuguese, step-by …

In This work we present a Web-based tool developed with the aim of reinforcing teaching
and learning of introductory programming courses. This tool provides support for teaching …

Learning programming is a difficult task since programming requires new concepts in
thinking and creative skills in problem solving. A number of learning tools and environments …

This project determines what skills and knowledge a student must have to face successfully
an introductory programming course. This is an exploratory and qualitative study based on …

There are two approaches in learning programming language: the bottom up approach and
the top-down approach. The bottom up approach starts from basic learning and shifts to real …

There are two basic approaches in learning new programming language: a bottom-up
approach and a top-down approach. It has been said that if a learner has already acquired …

The teaching of programming subjects has always been a great challenge to both the
lecturers and students alike. For the lecturers, the challenge is in ensuring that the students …

Results in introductory programming courses are often disappointing. Several possible
causes for this situation have been reported. This paper reports some results of an …

Learning programming can be a challenging task for students that not only requires them to
acquire knowledge but also to make use of their knowledge in solving real-world problems …

A growing number of students enrolled in introductory programming courses is experiencing
difficulties grasping the basic concepts and algorithms, which in turn manifest themselves in …