The use of web-based visualization techniques and its effect on student comprehension

Authors:
Jose L. Cordova
Affiliations:
Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2003

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Abstract

This paper discusses the use of web-based visualization laboratories in an intermediate programming and data structures course that uses Java as the language of instruction. Students were exposed to algorithm visualization exercises to explain basic concepts of the intermediate programming course. Short quizzes were designed to measure students' understanding of the concepts before and after participation in the visualization exercises. An analysis of the results revealed a statistically significant increase in quiz scores for the participating students.