Block-based programming (BBP) environments have become increasingly commonplace
computer science education. Despite a rapidly expanding ecosystem of BBP environments …

To successfully bring introductory computing to non-CS majors, one needs to create a
curriculum that will appeal to students from diverse disciplines. Several educational theories …

Data science education has gained momentum in recent years. Along with the development
of curricula to teach data science, the number and diversity of tools for introducing data …

The last ten years have seen a proliferation of introductory programming environments
designed for learners across the K-12 spectrum. These environments include visual block …

Abstract Visual Programming Languages (VPLs) provide ease of programming by reducing
the need of manually ty** code for programming. Although the existence of VPLs is almost …

Transitioning from block-based programming environments to conventional text-based
programming languages is a challenge faced by many learners as they progress in their …

Computation is changing our world. From how we work, to how we communicate and how
we relax-few parts of our world have been left unaffected by computation and the …

The use of block-based visual language in introductory programming is a popular method in
education. However, there is little research which provides evidence showing advantages of …

Abstract A Visual Programming Language (VPL) can help programmers quickly develop
robust programs using simple drag-and-drop of visual elements, without worrying about the …

Block-based programming environments have become increasingly commonplace in
computer science education. Despite a rapidly expanding ecosystem of block-based …