Learning Algorithms with an Electronic Chalkboard over the Web

This paper describes a system for the animation of algorithms on an electronic chalkboard. The instructor teaching an algorithm can enter data directly through a drawing- the algorithm then makes use of this data, for exampIe numbers,or the image of a graph. The drawingbecomes alive. The result is a more natural way of teaching and starting algorithmicanimations. The paper also describeshow to couple a sign and handwritingrecognitionengine with the animation system. The lecturer can then write programs using her own handwriting, and the prograrnsruns. All animationscan be enriched with sound and explanationsfrom the lecturer and can be posted to the Web. 1 Motivation AIgorithmic animations are becoming popular for teaching computer science [1]. There are now many visualizations of algorithmic animations available on-line. Most are used by students, as part of a course, and have been developed by university staff. We have recently developed an algorithmic animation system called Chalk A...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: ICWL
• Authors: Margarita Esponda Argüero, Raúl Rojas
• Keywords: Aigorithmic Animations, Algorithmic Animation, Animation, ICWL 2004