GVU Technical Report Number:
GIT-GVU-96-19
Title:
Using Student-Built Algorithm Animations as a Learning Aid
Authors:
John T. Stasko
Abstract:
The typical application of algorithm animation to assist instruction
involves students viewing already prepared animations. An alternative
strategy is to have the students themselves construct animations of
algorithms. The Samba algorithm animation tool fosters such
student-built animations. Samba was used in an undergraduate algorithms
course in which students constructed algorithm animations as regular
class assignments. This article describes Samba and documents our
experiences using it in the algorithms course. Student reaction to the
animation assignments was very positive, and the students appeared to
learn the pertinent algorithms extremely well.
Keywords:
Algorithm animation, Samba, software visualization, education, Polka
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