Design and Implementation of an IDE for Learning Programming Languages Using a Gamification Service

Abstract

This chapter presents the architecture and design of Enki, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for learning programming languages on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). This environment can be used as a tool by a Learning Management System (LMS) and a typical LMS such as Moodle can launch it using the Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) API. Student authentication tokens are passed via LTI, thus integrating Enki in the single sign-on domain of the academic institution. The proposed tool has a web user interface similar to those of reference IDEs, where the learner has access to different integrated tools, from viewing tutorial videos, to solving programming exercises that are automatically evaluated. Enki uses several gamification strategies to engage learners, including generic gamifications services provided by Odin and the sequencing of educational resources. The course content (videos, PDFs, programming exercises) is progressively disclosed to the learner as he successfully completes exercises. This is similar to what happens in a game, where new levels are unlocked as the previous are completed, thus contributing to the sense of achievement.

Strategi Konsep Gamifikasi dalam Aplikasi Teknologi Blockchain

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Teaching programming using dedicated Arduino Educational Board

“…Hence, integrating games or play-to-learn approaches into the study curricula may potentially increase students' engagement in the programming course due to their familiarity [13,14]. Another approach would be to incorporate into the learning process elements of gamification [15][16][17], which utilize the concept of rewards, for example, achievement systems that are common in computer games [18]. Consequently, students are motivated to perform tasks and gather badges or decorations which are then presented in the socalled hall of fame [19,20].…”

“…Although students are gaining knowledge during the process, it is not a direct goal of programming classes. For this reason, the authors have decided to design a custom electronic printed circuit board (Figure 1), with a variety of input/output modules such as: Eight LEDslight emitting diodes (12), a LED matrix display (6), a 128x64 graphical display (4), an alphanumeric display (5), a four seven-segment displays (10), two two-axis joysticks (13), two keyboardsone with arrow keys (15) and the other one with numerical keys (14), a potentiometer (8), a buzzer (2), a Bluetooth module (3), an audio amplifier (16), an ultrasonic distance sensor (11), configuration switches (9) and a socket for connecting four servo motors (1). All those modules are connected to the central unitan Arduino Due board (7).…”