• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.573-584
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• 2004

Developing creativity has been an important area in educational contexts. In recent years, computer and network technology has made it possible to include a system in the area of creativity education. In this study, a teaching method of computer education is introduced. The primary purpose of this study is to plan a teaching method for developing creativity in computer instruction.

• The Journal of Korean Association of Computer Education
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.23-31
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• 2009

The new national K-12 Information subject curriculum which will be effective in year 2010 includes algorithm and programming sections. Programming languages in K-12 are more effective the Educational Programming Language (EPL) than general language, because it focuses on developing problem solving ability rather than training a programmer. Therefore, it is necessary to study for suitable EPL in Korean K-12 curriculum. In this study, we studied and analyzed various types of EPLs available and strategies to apply them to the new national curriculum. First of all, we chose 26 educational programming languages and analyzed their characteristics and functions. Also, we investigated associations between key factors of the new Information curriculum and each language and suggested a proper language for their students' level. Finally, we considered possible problems and suitability to Korean K-12 students. The result of this study help us to choose what is the proper EPL and to consider applicability and criteria of EPLs.