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* 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.
* 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.
* Microworld programming is a kind of [[end-user programming]].


== The relation to learning theory and educational reform ==
== The relation to learning theory and educational reform ==

Revision as of 11:46, 5 September 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

Links

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

References

(more needed)