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Recommended Citation: Liegle, J O and P N Meso.  A User-Acceptance Evaluation of Two Web-based Computer Programming Teaching Tools.  In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2004, v 21 (Newport): §4113. ISSN: 1542-7382. (A later version appears in Information Systems Education Journal 6(36). ISSN: 1545-679X.)
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A User-Acceptance Evaluation of Two Web-based Computer Programming Teaching Tools

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Refereed15 pages
Jens O. Liegle    [a1] [a2]
Dept. of CIS
Georgia State University    [u1] [u2]
Atlanta, Georgia, USA    [c1] [c2]

Peter N. Meso    [a1] [a2]
Dept. of CIS
Georgia State University    [u1] [u2]
Atlanta, Georgia, USA    [c1] [c2]

Learning computer programming through an online course is inherently difficult. This study presents results from the evaluation of two online tools that can be employed in teaching an online computer-programming course on structured programming. One of the tools, PROGSIM, allows code execution in a trace-like mode on the client’s browser, while the other implements a question-answer system that allows students to self-test their comprehension of programming code semantic, and not just syntax. Using the Technology Acceptance Model, the two tools are compared to traditional online text-only instruction. Results are presented and discussed.

Keywords: PROGSIM, TAM, Technology Acceptance Model

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