A Course Design for Novice Programmers by Using App Inventor Environment

• In Event: D&D 18: Mobile Apps

Short Description

Purpose of this study is to design and develop a course for visual programming language for novice programmers in higher education level. A course is given at the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology in a University in Turkey. App Inventor environment was used in the course. Qualitative methodology was used to collect and analyze data. Results of this study aims to develop an effective, efficient, and motivating introductory programming course guidelines.

Authors

• Kadir Yucel KAYA, Middle East Technical University / TURKEY

• Secil TISOGLU, Middle East Technical University / TURKEY

• Mithat Cicek, Middle East Technical University / TURKEY

• Kursat CAGILTAY, Middle East Technical University