ScriptABLE: Supporting informal learning with cases

Brian Dorn

doi:10.1145/2016911.2016927

ScriptABLE: Supporting informal learning with cases

Brian Dorn

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Abstract

Informal learning resources have the potential to reach millions of currently underserved learners teaching themselves about the basics of computing using the Web, example code, peer networks, books, and other materials. In this paper, we investigate the effectiveness of case-based learning aids (CBLAs) as a resource to scaffold informal education in scripting for web and graphic design. We present the design of a new CBLA called ScriptABLE and outline initial evaluation results with respect to its ability to foster both programming ability and more expert understanding of computing concepts.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	ICER'11 - Proceedings of the ACM SIGCSE 2011 International Computing Education Research Workshop
Pages	69-76
Number of pages	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/2016911.2016927
State	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	7th International Computing Education Research Workshop, ICER 2011 - Providence, RI, United States Duration: Aug 8 2011 → Aug 9 2011

Publication series

Name	ICER'11 - Proceedings of the ACM SIGCSE 2011 International Computing Education Research Workshop

Conference

Conference	7th International Computing Education Research Workshop, ICER 2011
Country	United States
City	Providence, RI
Period	8/8/11 → 8/9/11

Keywords

end-user programmers
informal computing education
web/graphic design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Science (miscellaneous)
Education

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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Dorn, B 2011, ScriptABLE: Supporting informal learning with cases. in ICER'11 - Proceedings of the ACM SIGCSE 2011 International Computing Education Research Workshop. ICER'11 - Proceedings of the ACM SIGCSE 2011 International Computing Education Research Workshop, pp. 69-76, 7th International Computing Education Research Workshop, ICER 2011, Providence, RI, United States, 8/8/11. https://doi.org/10.1145/2016911.2016927

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