Toward A More Scalable End-User Scripting Language

Warth, Alessandro; Yamamiya, T.; Ohshima, Yoshiki; Wallace, Scott A.

doi:10.1109/c5.2008.33

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“…We used a bidirectional translation environment. In 2008, Warth et al proposed a bidirectional translation system, "TileScript," between a block language and JavaScript [21], although that research verified only that the technical requirements could be met to implement the prototype system. They did not propose a block editing system that could be used in actual education, nor did they evaluate the use of such a system.…”

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Language Migration in non-CS Introductory Programming through Mutual Language Translation Environment

Matsuzawa

Ohata

Sugiura

et al. 2015

Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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In the past decade, improvements have been made to the environments used for introductory programming education, including by the introduction of visual programming languages such as Squeak and Scratch. However, migration from these languages to text-based programming languages such as C and Java is still a problem. Hence, using the OpenBlocks framework proposed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, we developed a system named BlockEditor, which can translate bidirectionally between Block (the block language used here) and Java. We conducted an empirical study of this system in an introductory programming course taken by approximately 100 university students not majoring in computer science. When students were given opportunities to select the language to solve their programming assignments, we traced their selection by tracking working time with BlockEditor or Java for each individual student. The results illustrate the nature of the seamless migration from Block to Java, and show that there is great diversity in the timing and speed of migration to Java by each individual. Additionally, we found that students with low selfevaluation of their skill chose to use Block at a significantly higher rate than did students with high self-evaluation. This suggests that BlockEditor can act as scaffolding for students by promoting mixed programming between Block and Java in their migration phase.

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Language Migration in non-CS Introductory Programming through Mutual Language Translation Environment

Matsuzawa

Ohata

Sugiura

et al. 2015

Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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“…Given the tools surveyed, many target a particular application domain, but others are more general purpose. For example, TileScript (Warth et al, 2008) and ESPrantoSDK (van Herk et al, 2009) are attempts to introduce novices to programming. Additionally, the CRN Toolkit aids in the development of machine learning applications, but is not constructed towards any particular domain.…”

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“…Li et al, 2004) † † Papier-Mache(Klemmer et al, 2004) † † Lingua Franca (Hague et al, 2003) † ESPrantoSDK (van Herk et al, 2009) † iCATch(Ngai et al, 2010) † TileScript(Warth et al, 2008) † Modkit(Baafi and Millner, 2011) † aCAPpella † Bosu(Parkes and Ishii, 2010) † † CAMP(Khai et al, 2004) † Ubidesigner(Vastenburg et al, 2009) † iCAP(Dey et al, 2006) † GART(Lyons et al, 2007) † CRN Toolbox(Bannach et al, 2008) † VisualRDK(Weis et al, 2007) † Phidgets(Greenberg and Fitchett, 2001) † xTel(Tokuhisa et al, 2009) † iStuff(Ballagas et al, 2003) † PTK(Matthews et al, 2004) †Inspirational Bits (Sundstrom et al, 2011) † User-Friendly Datasheets (Martin et al, 2011) † Ubiwise (Barton and Vijayaraghavan, 2002) † DiaSim ( Jouve et al, 2009) † Tatus (O'Neill et al, 2005)† Calder Toolkit(Lee et al, 2004) …”

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Tools for interdisciplinary design of pervasive computing

Forsyth

Martin

2012

International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications

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Purpose -To be successful, pervasive computing requires a balance of computing, design, and business requirements to be considered throughout the design process. Achieving this synthesis requires a level of interdisciplinary design that is not present in current pervasive design tools. To understand the state of the art and provide insight to future tool designers, the purpose of this paper is to present a survey of design tools for pervasive computing and consider their ability to be used in interdisciplinary design. Design/methodology/approach -The authors have performed a survey of tools covering many areas within pervasive computing and have evaluated the abilities of each tool with established metrics for pervasive design tools. Findings -While the paper has found many design tools are available for constructive pervasive applications, few are suitable through all phases of the design cycle or useful across all the intended application domains of pervasive computing. Originality/value -This survey provides an understanding of the state of pervasive design tools, with regards to interdisciplinary design, which has not previously been performed. Additionally, the authors provide evaluations of the pervasive tools when used in an interdisciplinary setting. These evaluations provide insight to key metrics and allow tool designers to understand the needs of their intended audience.

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“…The most popular approach is considered to develop language translation systems. Warth et al proposed a bidirectional translation system, "TileScript," between a block language and JavaScript [20], although that research verified only that the technical requirements could be met to implement the prototype system. Matsuzawa et al demonstrated a mutual translation between Block and Java [16].…”

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Measuring an Impact of Block-Based Language in Introductory Programming

Matsuzawa

Tanaka

Sakai

2016

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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The use of block-based visual language in introductory programming is a popular method in education. However, there is little research which provides evidence showing advantages of block-based language. This paper presents the results of learning data analysis with fine grain logs recorded by students' development environment where the students can select their language in block-based or Java. A total of 400+ students' logs collected each of four years were analyzed. The results show that migration from Block to Java can be consistently seen each year, although the whole block-editing rate was influenced by the method of the instructor's introduction. Though block-editing did not affect working time and Lines of Code (LOC), it could reduce the compile error correction time, whereas using Java requires approximately 20% of compile error correction time for students. We concluded that block-based language worked to encourage students to focus high-level algorithm creation, as well as it provides an advantage to understanding text-based language.

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Toward A More Scalable End-User Scripting Language

Cited by 11 publications

References 4 publications

Language Migration in non-CS Introductory Programming through Mutual Language Translation Environment

Language Migration in non-CS Introductory Programming through Mutual Language Translation Environment

Tools for interdisciplinary design of pervasive computing

Measuring an Impact of Block-Based Language in Introductory Programming

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