Building Compiler-Student Friendship

Abstract. Previous studies have shown that compilers positively influence students when they are designed to build connections with students. In this paper, I propose to study the use of a friendly compiler for young novice programmers. This study involves designing compiler messages that incorporate a friendship model. The goal is to make students view compiler as a friend, instead of as an error-picking authority. I hypothesize that a good compiler-student relationship will change students’ attitude, self-efficacy and motivation towards programming, as well as change students compilation behaviors.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2015
• Where: AIED
• Authors: Zhongxiu Liu, Tiffany Barnes
• Keywords: AIED 2015, Artificial Intelligence