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* [[MOO]] and other [[MUD]]s (while learning how to program is not their purpose, it has been observed that they can fulfill this function)
* [[MOO]] and other [[MUD]]s (while learning how to program is not their purpose, it has been observed that they can fulfill this function)
* Various Robot scripting languages (needs addition)
* Various Robot scripting languages (needs addition)
== Links ==
* [http://www.microworlds.com/ LCSI] sells "Microworlds" (a popular modern Logo dialect)
== References ==
(more needed)
* http://www.jucs.org/jucs_1_6/microworlds_for_teaching_concepts {{ar}}

Revision as of 15:02, 24 July 2006

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Definition

  • A programming microworld is a microworld for learning how to program. Although one may argue that any programming environment can be used for this we restrict this definition to environments specficially made for education. Usually (but always) for children.

The relation to learning theory and educational reform

See for the moment: Constructionism, discovery learning, microworld

Environments

For children
For older people
  • MOO and other MUDs (while learning how to program is not their purpose, it has been observed that they can fulfill this function)
  • Various Robot scripting languages (needs addition)

Links

  • LCSI sells "Microworlds" (a popular modern Logo dialect)

References

(more needed)