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Wanda Dann [a1] [a2]
Computer Science Department
Ithaca College [u1] [u2]
Ithaca, New York, USA [c1] [c2]
Randy Pausch [a1] [a2]
Computer Science Department
Carnegie Mellon University [u1] [u2]
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA [c1] [c2]
Rapid change in information technology motivates a corresponding evolution in our definition of computer literacy. One recent movement is toward Fluency with Information Technology, a key-concepts approach to computer literacy that includes algorithmic thinking. Algorithmic thinking is used to describe one methodology for solving problems. We introduce Alice, a 3-dimensional animation tool. Alice is an emerging technology that provides a learning environment that may be helpful in developing algorithmic thinking. We present our instructional experience with Alice and demonstrate a possible use of Alice to support the development of algorithmic thinking.
Keywords: algorithmic thinking, problem solving, Alice
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