First flight: automated tutorials for fledgling APLers

ABSTRACT

This paper discusses a proposed beginner-level APL tutorial program that can be delivered as an APL program or as an internet web site. The need for developing automated APL learning is presented, and cognitive as well as constructivist instructional design issues are reviewed. Implementation issues are discussed for APL-only and for combined APL and HTML approaches.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  F. Theory of Computation
  F.3 LOGICS AND MEANINGS OF PROGRAMS

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION

General Terms:
Experimentation, Languages