Naslov
Teaching and Learning Computer Science Sorting Algorithms with Mobile Devices: A Case Study

Autori
Botički Ivica ; Ante Barišić ; Sergio Martin ; Neven Drljević

Izvornik
Computer applications in engineering education (1061-3773) 21 (2013), S1; 41-50

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
mobile learning; sorting algorithms; engineering education

Sažetak
In this paper we present a semester-long study on using smartphone devices in computing engineering education. We developed Sortko, an Android-based smartphone application for learning sorting algorithms, an important undergraduate computer science topic. The application consists of four main components - the module for interactive sorting, the scaffolding module, the motivational module and the graphical user interface module, each with a distinct role of helping students in learning sorting algorithms. Our research methodology included data collection with administered two surveys, collected exam results and recorded application usage data. Analysis of the collected data shows our approach is an effective way of learning sorting algorithms.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Računarstvo

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