
In recent years, a variety of tools have been proposed to alleviate the challenges faced by students learning programming. Our group has contributed significantly to this field with the development of tools such as VIP, SICAS, OOP-Anim, SICAS-COL, and H-SICAS. While these tools have shown some positive results, their impact on reducing the difficulties of weaker students has not been as substantial as expected. These students often require more robust support to motivate and engage them in learning, both inside and outside the classroom. With the advent of new technologies, we believe that the integration of various solutions can play a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. This paper evaluates the features, strengths, and weaknesses of the tools developed by our group, identifying areas for improvement. Based on these insights, we propose the development of a new environment that integrates multiple pedagogical approaches, resources, tools, and technologies to support programming learning. The new environment, currently under development, will enable students to review content and lessons through video and screen captures. It will also incorporate collaborative task support, fostering teamwork and collaboration among students. Additionally, the platform will facilitate the creation of diverse learning models (learning objects) for the same subject, allowing for personalized learning paths tailored to each student's knowledge level, needs, and preferred learning styles. Learning sequences will serve as study organizers, structured around a cognitive skills taxonomy. While the environment primarily aims to support students with greater difficulties, it will also provide resources for advanced topics such as software engineering techniques, object orientation, and event programming, to promote the learning progress of all students.
programming learning, educational tools, personalized learning, collaborative tasks, learning environment, pedagogical approaches, software engineering, object-oriented programming, student engagement, adaptive learning paths, cognitive skills taxonomy, learning support.
programming learning, educational tools, personalized learning, collaborative tasks, learning environment, pedagogical approaches, software engineering, object-oriented programming, student engagement, adaptive learning paths, cognitive skills taxonomy, learning support.
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