Sketchnote: Sketch-Based Visualization of Problem Decomposition in Block-Based Programming
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Block-based programming effectively supports processes based on the syntactic and conceptual knowledge of programming; however, its effectiveness is limited to processes that require strategic knowledge. To resolve the problem, we present Sketchnote, which visualizes the problem decomposition process with sketching and multi-layered structure in block-based programming. Sketchnote allows programmers to sketch in the block attachment slots before inserting the actual code blocks. The multi-layer structure of Sketchnote also visualizes the hierarchy of code while extending the brick metaphor of block-based programming.
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October 2023
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ISBN:9798400700965
DOI:10.1145/3586182
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