Dear Collegues,
I need to plan an evaluation of the improvements brought by the usage
of specific software tools when learning the basic concepts of
computer programming (sequence, loop, variables, arrays, etc) and the
specific topic of sorting algorithms.
Which are the best practises for the necessary steps? I guess the
steps should be: selection of test group, test of initial skills,
partition of the test group in smaller homogenous groups, delivery of
learning materials by or by not making use of the tools, test of final
skills, comparative analysis.
What am I supposed to do to perform a fair test?
Any help or reference is welcome.
Best Regards
Stefano Federici
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Professor of Computer Science
University of Cagliari
Dept. of Education and Philosophy
Via Is Mirrionis 1, 09123 Cagliari, Italy
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