Computational thinking (CT) uses concepts that are essential to computing and information
science to solve problems, design and evaluate complex systems, and understand human …

Abstract Three Dimensional Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs) are promising tools in
education because of the unique affordances they offer. These learning affordances imply …

The emergence of new technologies such as three‐dimensional virtual worlds brings new
opportunities for teaching and learning. We conducted an action research approach to the …

A large number of students fail when beginning the study of computer programming, and
withdraw from courses because of the many difficulties they face while trying to grasp the …

Virtual worlds continue to attract considerable interest as an innovative means of engaging
students through the use of immersive, 3D, collaborative environments. They allow for the …

Data structures and algorithms are important foundation topics in computer science
education. However, they are considered to be hard to teach and learn because usually …

This paper investigated the challenges presented by computer programming
(sequential/traditional, concurrent and parallel) for novice programmers and developers …

The focus on K-12 Computer Science education has increased in line with today's need for a
population skilled in computational thinking, and with the growth in careers that are within or …

No âmbito das provas de agregação e de acordo com a alínea c), do número 2, do artigo 8.
º do Decreto–Lei n. º 239/2007 de 19 de Junho de 2007, cabe ao candidato a elaboração …

The complexity and importance of learning programming fundamentals (ie, sequences of
sentences that express actions, conditions, and repetitions in computing) for undergraduate …