Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.32728/mo.08.2.2013.08
PEDAGOGICAL POTENTIAL OF ALGORITHM VISUALIZATIONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHING
Ivica Boljat
orcid.org/0000-0002-9410-418X
; Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet Split
Ivana Pletikosa - Grgić
; Fakultet elektrotehnike, strojarstva i brodogradnje Split
Abstract
According to the constructivist theory, visualization helps students create their own mental models. Visualization should not have a role of an assisting device which translates the teacher mental model from his head to the head of a student by principle of epistemological fidelity. Effective use of educational technologies must take into account the theory of multimedia design based on studies of how students learn. However, the deciding factor for the effectiveness of visualization is not the attractiveness of used tools, but the manner and degree of engagement of students in the activity levels that are more than just viewing. Although the benefits of visualization teachers deem important, they use them insufficiently. This cannot be explained only by the effort necessary to find and learn good examples nor by adaptation of the visualization to the teaching approach and content. The explanation could also lie in the possible desire of teachers to maintain their position of authority.
Keywords
algorithms; animation; pedagogy; visualization
Hrčak ID:
114295
URI
Publication date:
2.12.2013.
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