Fostering Programming Practice through Games

Loss of motivation is one of the most prominent concerns in programming education as it negatively impacts time dedicated to practice, which is crucial for novice programmers. Of the distinct techniques introduced in the literature to engage students, gamification, is likely the most widely explored...

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Main Authors: José Carlos Paiva, José Paulo Leal, Ricardo Queirós
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Information
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/11/11/498