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Improving Programming Skills Through an Innovative Collaborative Programming Model: A Case Study

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Data-Driven Design for Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

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In recent years, education has put considerable emphasis on the development of programming skills. However, students, especially, pupils often face challenges in programming. This study aims to improve pupils’ programming skills through an innovative collaborative programming model. This model includes six phases, namely, understanding, designing, programming, sharing, evaluating, and refining. A case study was conducted to get a better understanding of participants’ perceptions, programming skills, and collaborative problem-solving abilities. The results indicated that participants were interested in programming, and their programming skills as well as problem-solving abilities were improved. The implications for teachers and practitioners are also discussed in depth.

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Zheng, L. (2021). Improving Programming Skills Through an Innovative Collaborative Programming Model: A Case Study. In: Data-Driven Design for Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1718-8_6

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