The Effects of Programming Using Collective Intelligence

Abstract

A programming education has a favorable influences on creative and logical thinking and problem solving abilities of students. However, students typically have spent too much effort in learning basic grammar and using the model of programming language, which negatively affect their eagerness in learning. In this respect, the purpose of this study is to investigate problem solving and learner’s attitude towards collective intelligence in the context of secondary school students’ programming classes and to verify the possible application of a new instructional method. The result of collective intelligence showed a positive effect in the attitudes of the students towards learning and problem solving.