Perceptions of students and teachers about the use of a kid's programming language in computer courses

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Akçay, Tayfun

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This study examined the integration of Small Basic as a new technology in computer courses of elementary schools in Turkey and investigated the perceptions of students and teachers of elementary school about the use of Small Basic in their computer courses in terms of its effects on their perceived motivation, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Also, information from teachers about advantages and disadvantages of this technology, and the suggestions of teachers about the use of this technology and the content was gathered. A case study was conducted in the form of an action research; that is, this study used components of case study by action research. The data were collected from 4th and 5th grade students of Plevene Elementary School by using a questionnaire. Also, interviews were conducted with the teachers. Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions and descriptive analysis methods were used to analyze the results. The findings of the study showed that Small Basic is accepted by students and all teachers as a new technology. Also, students and teachers stated that using this technology affected students' perceived motivation towards computer courses positively. Moreover, the students and the teachers perceived that Small Basic is a useful and easy to use technology. Moreover, it was stated that the students and the teachers are satisfied with advantages of the use of this new technology in their learning environment.

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Computer Education., Instructional technology., Kid's Programming Language.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611323/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/19237

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T. Akçay, “Perceptions of students and teachers about the use of a kid’s programming language in computer courses,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2009.