Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the learning effectiveness, learners’ satisfaction and behavioral intention using multimedia and dry-run based instruction for learning abstract concepts of computer programming. This study has been conducted on computer science students of degree class on Degree College's curriculum of programming, as compared to a similar sample size of degree class having same curriculum of another Degree College, including identical learning goals and content but missing the Multimedia and dry-run based instruction. In this study, questionnaires used for analysis of multimedia and dry-run based instructions. The impact of multimedia and dry-run is also investigated on assessment scores of learners. It is investigated and concluded, that which method is better for instruction of computer programming for students.

Keywords:

Dry-run, multimedia, play role, programming,

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