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Just for Fun: Using Programming Games in Software Programming Training and Education--A Field Study of IBM Robocode Community
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Long, Ju – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2007
Improving learning effectiveness has always been a constant challenge in software education and training. One of the primary tasks educators face is to motivate learners to perform to their best abilities. Using computer games is one means to encourage learners to learn (Klawe, 1994). When games are used in general education, they could enhance…
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