1. How do you apply
the material you created last semester to fulfill the levels of learning?
(Hint: You can choose any project you had completed to provide the details of
how it incorporates with the Concept (What), Procedure (How), and Principles
(Why) in the subject area.) Use references to support your statement.
In the CSTE5336 class we use the Alice Programing Software
to create projects which could be incorporated into teaching and training
purposes. It was researched that the use
of an image-rich programming language such as Alice , along with working in pairs can make learning
programming easier to learn and create more positive attitudes. (Bishop-Clark and Howard,
2006). The use of fitting the tile and
use of color engages the student in concept, procedures and principles I math. Alice is in 3-D and uses real life object to tell
the story or animation. It helps
students to understand and become more interested in learning programming
because it is hand – on. Evidence is provided that students preferred
using Alice, found it easiest to use, and favored the interactivity it provides
in contrast to the others. (Bishop-Clark and Howard, 2006). Taber
writes about how the Alice In Wonderland story that was created by the Alice Programing
Software helps students understand the operations of multiplying by rational
numbers less than 1. (Taber, 2007)
References:
BISHOP-CLARK, CATHY; COURTE, JILL; HOWARD, ELIZABETH V..
Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p213-228, 15p
Susan B. Taber, 2007.
Using Alice in Wonderland to Teach Multiplication of Fractions. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School,
v12 n5 p244-250 Jan 2007
2. The Self-Test was
interesting. I did good with the questions
that dealt with memorization and physical learning. Affective learning and understanding
relationships made me have to take a little longer to answer those questions..
Natalie, excellent input to see how you applied your Alice project to the level of learnings!
ReplyDeleteI like Alice too, it is easy to use. I am not surprised evidence have proven that students prefer Alice than other programming languages. Alice world gives students variety of opportunities to utilize all learning levels.
ReplyDeleteExcellent link to research Natalie! I love Alice and my findings were just like yours. Sounds like the next module is going to expand Alice a little bit. Cool stuff!!!!
DeleteI like how you pointed out that color and fitting together of the tiles was important. I think it really aided in learning what could and couldn't be done in Alice. It would have been really difficult without it.
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