Special Issue October 2009
| Title: | Developing a Set of Requirements for Algorithm Animation Systems |
| Authors: | Jean Greyling |
| Published: | © IJCIR Vol3(1)Special Issue October 2009, PP. 83-89 |
| Language: | English |
Abstract:
The learning and analysis of algorithms and algorithm concepts are challenging to students due to the
abstract and conceptual nature of algorithms. Research conducted at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa focused on the design of an extensible algorithm animation
framework to support the generation of interactive algorithm animations. A comprehensive literature
study showed that no unified and common instrument for evaluating the pedagogic effectiveness of
algorithm animation systems exists. An output of this research was the compilation of a list of
requirements that could serve as such an instrument. The value of this list is proven through the
evaluation of extant systems as well as in developing a prototype in order to prove the effectiveness of
the animation framework.View full Article
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