Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : March 04, 2024 - March 05, 2024
In recent years, as the information society has advanced, the demand for programming learning to develop information technology human resources has increased. However, challenges such as the inability of certain individuals to sustain learning persist. Visual-based learning systems have been developed to address these issues and have demonstrated enhanced learning efficiency than traditional methods. Nevertheless, proficiency in text-based skill acquisition remains essential. This study focuses on a system that generates code based on visually implemented programs. In particular, we introduced real-time syntax highlighting in the code output and assessed its effectiveness. The results indicated that the system incorporating the proposed method exhibited significantly higher subjective learning efficiency and enhanced applicability of skills and knowledge acquired through the system. Moreover, the level of confusion during learning was notably lower compared with that in conventional methods. The introduction of the proposed method facilitated a clearer understanding of the relationship between the operation target block and the output code, thereby reducing confusion and increasing learning motivation. This implies that the proposed method holds the potential to create a programming learning environment with heightened motivation and reduced confusion.
